Santa's Christmas Eve

Santa Claus was bellowing, things were wacked,
the giant red sleigh was packed,
the reindeer weren't harnessed up,
he stomped in the snow, broke his cocoa cup.

Suddenly, there in the far end of the barn,
what he saw caused alarm,
Rudolph was playing poker,
he was blitzed, being a joker.

Santa's face was beet red,
"Rudolph, get harnessed for the sled!"
Well, Rudolph was lit up in the wrong way,
and slurred his words to disrespectfully say.

"Hey Santa, I'm not freezing my jingle bells,
in the sky tonight, I'm in a drunken spell,"
Morty, the klutzy moose was at the barn door,
"Santa, my fellow moose and I will get you off the floor!"

And, by golly, they took the sleigh into the night,
a team of moose led by Morty's benevolent might,
Christmas Eve was saved,
and Rudolph and his team were in shame.

Santa forgave them in a few days,
because they began to go to AA,
and, in the following New Year,
they were once again Santa's favorite reindeer!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Romios Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Terrufcly fun and Congratylations on the win! As Dae said, this isone of thefunniest ones ever,I agree, Pangie
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 1:13 PM
wow, everyone in first place has such great humorous stories about Santa. GREAT job, Gina, And congrats.
Elliott Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea. I really appreciate it. Have a joyous family Christmas and a Happy New Year!
May Avatar
December 14, 2023 at 3:03 AM
Lol, Rudolph was blitzed, but Morty came to the rescue, Very nicely done Regina, Congrats on your win
Elliott Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 5:51 AM
Thank you so much, Joseph! Have a very merry and bright Christmas season and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Flood Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 3:43 PM
Oh my… frozen jingle bells! I sure hope there’s a cream for that. Fun write, Regina. Congrats on your win.
Elliott Avatar
December 16, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Thank you so much, Terry! Have a very Happy and Healthy Holiday season!
Wolf Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Hey, hey -- Let's hear it for AA! Cute one, Regina! Here's to Christmas cheer - Limit, one beer. lol. :) gw
Elliott Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Thank you, Gershon! Hanukkah Blessings to you and your family. Am Yisrael Chai. ~
Fisher Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Hey Regina, this is one of the funniest poems I've ever read. Rudolph's jingle bells, and lit up the wrong way! Way to go with some Christmas jollies!
Elliott Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 7:15 AM
My deep gratitude, David. This means a lot to me. Have a creative December Sunday. ~
One Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Great rhymes in your santa storytelling.. Really enjoyed reading this one..
Elliott Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 7:17 AM
My deep gratitude, Silent One. I thought some Yuletide humor was in order. Have an inspirational and creative December Sunday.
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