Rudolph's Stuck In Traffic

I'm Rudolph stuck in traffic, and on this of all the nights,
and up to now my nose has matched each set of traffic lights,
the fat guy in the back keeps bridling at our progress slow,
why I get saddled with him each year, I harnessly don't know.
When other Reindeer used to help, back then boy, we could fly
but they've been made redundant since their running costs were high.
Dasher's now a quarterback for Minnesota Vikings,
and Dancer's in a chorus line, it's much more to her liking.
Prancer's found a new life with the Spanish riding school
and Vixen works the shopping Malls, which I think is pretty cool.
Cupid isn't stupid he went for early retirement
and Comet just lives off the land, Lichen his sole requirement.
Donner runs a kebab shop, he's doing pretty well
and Blitzen helped but left because he couldn't stand the smell.
So here I am, life can be cruel, it never reins it pours,
stuck in a line of SUVs instead of home indoors,
and Santa's whining at the fact I cannot be cold started,
and that is why I warmed him up, I clenched my cheeks and farted.


(All spelling intentional)
For contest 'Christmas Rhymes', sponsor Kim Rodrigues
November 27th 2017
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Laurie Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 10:12 PM
Just came across this classic to brighten a brighten up a dreary winters day. Isn't there any recipes for reindeer - I thought at least one would have invited for Christmas dinner - thanks Viv - Lindsay
Godwin Avatar
December 20, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Can you hear me laughing! Awesome creativity ... CayCay
Allison Avatar
December 19, 2017 at 4:36 AM
dropping back with my congrats... my effort got the dreaded n/a but i won't give up trying lol:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
December 18, 2017 at 9:54 PM
Love your poem, Viv, congratulations on your win!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 18, 2017 at 5:03 PM
Love the clever use of words. The end is hilarious! Congrats on your first place win, Viv! <3 Kim
Duet Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 12:55 AM
Well, I'm your newest fan. Are you sure you're not a stand-up comedian? Another FAV for me...yay!
Wigley Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:19 AM
Thanks Carole, delighted you are in tune with my sense of humour. Viv x
Williams Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 4:26 AM
Very well crafted, original, humourous and entertaining Viv. I loved the way you put reallocated the missing reindeer jobs. Good thing though Santa doesn't smoke a cigar or all would have gone up in flames and it would have been the arrival of a red fire engine to put out the blaze ... All the best for the contest...Maria
Wigley Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:20 AM
Thanks Maria, in reality I'm sure they're all either in retirement homes or have been modified by Tesla to be kinder to the environment x
Berggren Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 2:39 PM
Got me to smiling for sure= so created with the reason the deer aren't pulling the sleigh anymore. Hope you win the contest. I'd say you're a lead pipe cinch.
Wigley Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:20 AM
Thanks Alfred, all good fun. regards, Viv
Hofert Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Lol I will never look at Christmas songs the same way again. This is Fantastic! Way to go brother!
Wigley Avatar
December 3, 2017 at 2:21 AM
Thanks, Edwin, appreciate you popping by. regards, Viv
Dietrich Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 3:20 PM
This is fantastic, Viv. I enjoyed the humorous lines and the way you told about each reindeer. Ingenious!
Wigley Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:18 AM
Thanks, Andrea, all in good fun for the season. Viv x
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November 27, 2017 at 2:43 PM
What fun to read!! Just loved your witty and humorous write Viv!! Great rhyming and and play on words ... and 'leave em laughing' ending :) Best of luck in the contest! ~ Judy
Wigley Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:19 AM
Thanks, Judith, I enjoyed composing it. Viv x
Callus Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 10:27 AM
This is original, clever and entertaining, Viv!! I enjoyed the intentional spelling, too; great play on words! I would definitely have this on the winners' list, but my name is paul not kim:) Regards // paul
Wigley Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:19 AM
Thanks, Paul not Kim, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Hope you're all well. Regards, Viv
Daniel Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 9:03 AM
That ''harnessly'' is stunning poetry, Viv:) I am sure wins will 'rein' on you soon:)
Wigley Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:20 AM
Thanks, Jo, I do love wordplay. Viv x
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November 27, 2017 at 8:59 AM
Oh this is so good :) love the puns! Ho Ho Hope you do well in the contest! xomo
Wigley Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 3:20 AM
I ho ho hope so too, Maureen, thanks x
Allison Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 3:39 AM
LOL Mr Viv great humour. I've chosen this theme in fact I posted it last night then removed it as it was getting no reads ... it was in the middle of the ten poems that get posted every day. I too LOL'd at the line Arthur mentioned , lovely word play there! Something must be in the air as I've just written a farting poem and I know Arthur has too lol!:-) hugs Jan xx
Wigley Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 5:59 AM
Thanks Jan, yeah it's annoying when your work lands in the middle of someone's stream of ten, timing is everything. I shall now open a window and read the poem you've just peeled off x
Vaso Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 2:45 AM
I loved this, and the funny thing is we ended recent poems on the same note! LOL but I really loved the line "why I get saddled with him each year, I harnessly don't know." Great write!
Wigley Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 6:00 AM
Thanks, Arthur, it appears great minds think alike- I shall set off and investigate your squeaker of a poem forthwith. Or fifthwith, even. Regards, Viv
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