Rudolph's Stuck In Traffic

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Snowflakes are falling, it's late on Christmas Eve Poor Rudolph’s sleigh is stuck fast in the snow It’s gridlock on the roads and Rudolph can’t leave The traffic lights are green, but no vehicles can go Tears run down his nose and it glows bright red His sleigh has gifts, which Santa needs to give out to good children who are asleep in their bed - Rudolph must not be late, or Santa will shout! An old man winds down the window of his truck Then he whispers to Rudolph to quickly dry his tears He produces a snow shovel; Rudolph is in luck Santa has promised him one for the sleigh for years! They worked quickly and soon the sleigh is free Rudolph took off high into the evening sky He heads for the North Pole and crosses the sea Under cover of darkness, no one can see him fly Santa is delighted when the sleigh comes to land Soon the other reindeer are hitched to the sleigh Rudolph tells Santa a stranger gave him a hand And how he helped to clear all the snow away Mrs Claus chooses a gift to repay his kindness And Santa delivers it to the old man’s front door There’s no note on the gift but the man can guess As the sleigh’s runner marks were not there before! N/A in original Christmas Rhymes Contest Sponsored by Kim Rodrigues submitted into a stunner 2017 by Line Gauthier 11-27-17

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Date: 3/13/2018 8:26:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Jan. Funny to see a Christmas poem surface :)
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Date: 3/14/2018 8:43:00 AM
Thanks Agnes, yes it is an unseasonal win lol:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 3/12/2018 6:31:00 PM
Its a Xmas cracker, congratulations on your win Jan... Mick
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Date: 3/12/2018 6:33:00 PM
cheers Mick:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 3/12/2018 5:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Jan! I hope to see this again in December ;)
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Date: 3/12/2018 5:59:00 PM
thanks so much PM:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 3/12/2018 3:28:00 PM
This poem is priceless, Jan. Love the details, the humour, the delivery. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 3/12/2018 4:51:00 PM
Thanks so much Line I'm absolutely delighted with my placement and getting the poem showcased in your contest:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 3/12/2018 2:53:00 PM
Loved it Jan, makes me want to put the tree up. Congratulations.
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Date: 3/12/2018 4:50:00 PM
Thanks so much Tom:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 11/28/2017 6:54:00 PM
Jan: What fun. My Christmas rhymes all seem written by a Grinch. I'm just not much of a tree and sleigh guy. I'm more the Birth of Jesus rhymer. Well it takes all kinds to tell the whole story and the Soups got them. :o) Good luck on the contest. Keep them coming. oldbuck
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Date: 11/28/2017 6:56:00 PM
I love writing poems that would appeal to children - I'm not religious so to write on that theme wouldn't be right for me:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 3:54:00 PM
A lovely narration sprinkled with Christmas kindness, Jan, and you worked hard on your rhymes, too. Hugs // paul
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Date: 11/27/2017 4:12:00 PM
Thanks Paul I love writing in rhyme and I loved the contest prompt:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 3:17:00 PM
OH wow, you got that challenge in fast!!! So clever you are , Jan. I should have known you would pick this theme. Can you guess the two I am considering?
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Date: 11/27/2017 4:11:00 PM
Once I got the initial idea the poem just flowed and I love writing in rhyme:-) I didn't look at the other themes as this one grabbed my attention - maybe the Grinch and the snow one - do mail me and let me know:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 2:39:00 PM
What a great write Jan!! Loved this cute holiday story with the sweet ending :) Best of luck in the contest! ~ Judy
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Date: 11/27/2017 4:08:00 PM
Thanks so much Judith:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 12:25:00 PM
a charming tale, jan!
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Date: 11/27/2017 4:08:00 PM
Thanks Ilene:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 8:36:00 AM
Wonderful write Jan...best wishes
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Date: 11/27/2017 10:47:00 AM
Thanks Jospeh:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 8:27:00 AM
Wonderful read, Jan, perfect for the contest.... Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 11/27/2017 10:47:00 AM
Thanks Eve i do love writing poems suitable for children:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 6:03:00 AM
Awwww, a heart warming story for a cold Christmas, Jan. Nicely done. I am still hunting your fart poem, thought it was this one at first as there are skid marks at the end x
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Date: 11/27/2017 6:05:00 AM
ha ha ha - I love that comment and the fart poem is on hold lol. I try to only post one poem a day unless its for a contest that's closing and I get an idea at the last minute:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 11/27/2017 5:44:00 AM
A great story. There is nothing like kindness to make people feel good. This is a great example of how to behave not with the anger and selfishness that is all too common in our culture.
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Date: 11/27/2017 6:00:00 AM
Thanks Duke and the story had a happy ending after the stranger saved the day :-) hugs jan xx
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