Rudolph's Stuck In Traffic

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'Twas the night before Christmas, when...
   Oh no, said Rudolph!  Stuck again!
      The sky is dense and techno-waved,
            our path seems wild and misbehaved!

Poor Rudolph stopped in sky midair
   and yelled to Santa, we can't fly!
      Earth satellites have made a snare
            of wireless currents in the sky.

You see, today's advanced machines
  are human gadgets called 'smart' phones;
      they shop the Web from tiny screens;
            airwaves mess up our flying zones.

Of course, they seek last-minute deals
   on Christmas Eve, worse time of all,
      when we are here 'head over heels'
            to bring kids' presents, big and small.

Then Santa answered, use plan 'B'
   come down one level in the sky.
      Take care and watch! Don't hit a tree
            or steeple top as we zoom by!

So Rudolph did as Santa said,
   though still, they'd be a little late;
      made headway now with deer and sled
            where techno-waves had low flow rate.


Sandra M. Haight

~4th Place~
Contest: The Night Before
Sponsor: Joseph May
Judged: 12/08/2018

~1st Place~
Contest: Christmas Rhymes
Sponsor: Kim Rodrigues
Judged: 12/18/2017

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Date: 12/12/2018 12:38:00 AM
So charming - you never disappoint! Blessings and sincerest congratulations for your win in Joseph's fun Christmas contest, Sandra - I pray you and yours have a happy and healthy holiday season! Keep the ink flowing, my friend! :-) <3
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Date: 12/9/2018 6:22:00 PM
Such a fun one Sandra: Congratulations on your placement. SuZ
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Date: 12/9/2018 5:08:00 PM
such a fun poem Sandra, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/4/2018 4:43:00 AM
Clever Sandra, made me chuckle.
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Date: 12/18/2017 9:56:00 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/18/2017 4:59:00 PM
I love the modern day spin with all the gadgetry mucking up traffic! Congrats on your first place win! <3 Kim
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Date: 12/9/2017 4:36:00 PM
I love this, Sandra--so skillfully-written and creative! Janice
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Date: 12/7/2017 12:03:00 PM
Excellent poem. Very creative. Enjoyed all the lines.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/8/2017 3:51:00 PM
Thank you so much for your visit, Frank! I am pleased that you enjoyed reading my silly poem. Sandra
Date: 12/4/2017 3:08:00 PM
Great poem Sandra! Good luck in the contest :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/8/2017 3:50:00 PM
Thank you very much, Heidi! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/4/2017 12:22:00 PM
Sandra, I love this poem, it was so much fun to read. Best of luck. John
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/8/2017 3:49:00 PM
Thank you, John! It was indeed fun to write! I appreciate your supportive and uplifting comment. Sandra
Date: 12/4/2017 11:24:00 AM
A wonderful creation...of course with my favorite reindeer of all...Rudolph...All the best Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/8/2017 3:48:00 PM
Thank you so much, Arturo, for your visit and uplifting comment about my fun poem! Much appreciated. Sandra
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