Gary Bateman | + Follow Poet |
Italian Sonnet | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

Santa's Favorite - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Santa Claus has travel worries at the North Pole,
With terrible winter storms brewing there afoot,
He knows Christmas is so close and so he must put
His children first now whom he loves deeply and whole! 
And so he must find red-nosed Rudolph to cajole
Him into guid’n his sleigh on Christmas Eve to boot,
For this would bring his kids so much joy—what a hoot!   
Rudolph’s red nose bright guiding them from the North Pole! 

Rudolph leads Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve Night,
While all shout out with joy on this blessed holy night!
Santa’s reindeer love Rudolph in equal measure,
For with him they won’t be lost—oh what a pleasure!
Rudolph’s glowing red nose shines now ever so bright,
As we all with Santa celebrate the Lord’s night!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, (December 12, 2014) 
(Petrarchan Sonnet poetic format in Iambic Hexameter)

Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2014

Please Login to post a comment

Michelle Mac Donald Date: 12/19/2014 3:03:00 PM Rappa tap tap tap Rappa tap tap tap Look at Frosty Go..... Rappa tap tap tap Rappa tap tap tap Over the field of snow! ( * 1 * ) Well, I give YOU a 7 but take points off myself for that snowman.:( Keep well, Merry Christmas! Mikki Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/19/2014 5:49:00 PM Hello Mikki!! Thanks for your illuminating and quite tonal response here with "Frost the Snowman." No worries . . . Frosty is also a favorite of mine. Rhyme, verse, and imagery are always so much fun to contemplate and write about. Keep well too!! And I wish you as well a most joyous holiday season!! Merry Christmas!! Gary

M. L. Kiser Date: 12/18/2014 3:23:00 PM I love this sonnet; I give it a 7 too. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/18/2014 4:40:00 PM ML, Thanks so much!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! And my continued best wishes always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid Date: 12/12/2014 1:48:00 PM a treasure christmas piece very beautifully painted excellent pen gary thumbs up Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/12/2014 3:06:00 PM Thanks Liam Mate!! The Leprechauns helped me with this one!! Cheers, Gary

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 12/12/2014 12:22:00 PM A good one here Gary, all thanks to Rudolph,yet Santa must be commended for his commitment too,I love this, knowing fully well how dfficult it is to get the rhyme with the meter, kudos...huggs Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/12/2014 12:28:00 PM Thanks KAYOD5 -- I see you fully understand the tension involved between the rhyme and meter application as one builds out the words and the verses. This is why some people shy away from writes like these. But we all get better each time we do them!! Be that as it may . . . Best Wishes and Merry Christmas to you!! Always, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/12/2014 11:36:00 AM - Without Rudolph ..... poor Santa Claus - Imagine if he had to ride a pedal bike ... he would never be able to deliver all the presents on time - Really enjoy reading your lovely poem my friend Gary - (a 7!! of course :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/12/2014 12:35:00 PM Anne-Lise My Dear Friend . . . I always enjoy your visits and look forward to your most gracious words and comments. I would say under the circumstances that Santa Claus definitely needs Rudolph in order to deliver his presents!!! (This sonnet was somewhat of challenge to put together because of the nature of the words and meter -- but I got it done!!) Best Always, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2014 10:58:00 AM Santa's love for children and for the children in heart is so great than would overcome any storm to be with us at the proper time! Wonderful poem that warms the heart and makes us all keep a cheerful mind! Excellent, dear Gary! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/12/2014 12:39:00 PM Demetrios My Dear Friend . . . as with Anne-Lise above, it is always great hearing from you and I do always look forward to what you have to say. Yes -- Santa's love for children and his ability to convey it has no limits. He represents all that is great and good with the children on our Earth as we prepare to celebrate the love and life of our Lord Jesus Christ!! Best Always, Gary

David Meade Date: 12/12/2014 9:42:00 AM Rudolph's is a servant-leader in the truest since -- may the joy and peace of Christmas be in our hearts always. 7,fav Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/12/2014 10:07:00 AM Amen David!! Thanks for the 7 and FAV!! Best Blessings be with you for the holiday season!! Merry Christmas!! Gary (P.S. Rudolph was always one of my favorites!!)