Santa's Disgruntled Reindeer

'Twas time once again to saddle up for the annual world tour, Another flying trip around the earth that they must again endure! "I'm a-gittin' too old fer this flyin' business!" declared Prancer! "That fat old man is sure gittin' a burden to tote!" exclaimed Dancer! "The old man gets the treats - all we git is oats!" grumbled Vixen! "And them lazy elves load the sleigh far too full!" griped Blitzen! Donner complained about that upstart Rudolph with the shiny nose! Dasher agreed, "Yeah! He's Santa's pet and that ever'one knows!" Comet avowed, "Why don't that old poop let us fly the jet stream?" "I'm quittin' after this ride!" said Cupid. "He just makes me steam!" They complained about the cold weather and landing on slippery roofs, Ice forming on their antlers and the fear of breaking their delicate hoofs! Jouluupukki and the other elves waved and cheered as they flew away, With sacks of dollies, trucks, bikes and coal overloaded on the sleigh! The only thing the grumpy reindeer considered their greatest joys, Was the privilege of delivering good cheer to all the little girls and boys! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved