Tom Cunningham Poet Rhyme

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(In the UK the C.A.A. Is the Civil Aviation Authority.)

Written on 12 December 2023

I came across this old poem from my back pages and gave it an overhaul.

For The Old Christmas Poem Poetry Contest - Sponsored By Constance La France.

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The Story Behind Rudolph's Red Nose

 It may be a humorous poem but the message is clear, don’t drink and drive or in Santa’s case don’t drink and fly.
Quote by poet.



Rudolph the reindeer has a big red nose
And it shines so bright wherever he goes
Well, it’s not real; it's a halogen light
That Santa Claus switches on at night.

"So, what's the history?" I hear you say
Well concerns were raised by the C.A.A.
Because one dark night Santa fell asleep
And he failed to hear the warning beep.

A large jet was heading for Santa's sleigh
He woke up in time and got out the way
A witness down below;  on oath he swore
Said he'd never seen a man so drunk before.

But at first, he thought it was a U. F. O.
Until he heard swearing and ho ho ho
So, a law was passed that anyone in flight
Display a red light when flying at night.

They let Santa off with a fine and a warning
And banned alcohol 'till Christmas morning
He kept his pilot's license on one condition
That he displays a red light on every mission.

He went to his local store to buy a light
And found one that was red and bright
Asked the elves as to where it should go
And they all agreed at the front on show.

They fitted it first on Rudolph's big head
But it blinded Santa with its dazzling red
They put it on his nose; it looked just right
And glows bright red in the dark of night.

Rudolph asked “ Well, what's in it for me? "
'Cos, he felt silly, but would wear it for a fee
So, a big bonus he gets with extra pay
Plus, the finest grass on Christmas day.






Written on 12th December 2023

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Bartholomew Williams December 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM This is a different, clever take on how Rudolph got his shiny red nose. Congrats on a strong finish in this contest, Tom! Very best, Bartholomew

Alesia Leach October 5, 2024 at 4:32 PM Ah, poor Santa's an alcoholic. Sad to hear. Ha, ha, loved the poem. Tom Cunningham October 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM Thank you very much Alesia don't tell the kids lol Tom

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2023 at 9:35 AM POTD wow how did I miss this one? And hmmm what kind of grass did Rudolph get anyway? Haha Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2024 at 9:37 AM Hahaha Tom Cunningham December 27, 2023 at 9:47 AM Thank you Andrea, re the grass, you'll have to ask Santa's dealer lol. Tom

Kim Rodrigues December 19, 2023 at 11:42 AM Great one, Tom!! Tom Cunningham December 19, 2023 at 11:53 AM Thank you very much Kim, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Eve Roper December 18, 2023 at 10:58 PM Haha... I love it. Drunk as a skunk Mr. Santa got and a ticket to go with it. Well said my friend. May you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs eve Tom Cunningham December 18, 2023 at 11:11 PM Thank you very much Eve I'm pleased that you enjoyed the humour. I wish you the same with good health and happiness in 2024. Tom

Janice Canerdy December 18, 2023 at 9:30 PM Another great one--well put-together, entertaining, and creative--from one with a lively imagination! Deserving of POTD!! Janice Tom Cunningham December 18, 2023 at 10:30 PM Thank you very much Janice, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Panagiota Romios December 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM Congratulatins Tom. This was hightly deserving of a POTD..Sorry, I am late on My brain is shrinking, I thinlk LOL ….cheers ……christmas greetings Pangie Tom Cunningham December 18, 2023 at 12:29 PM Thank you very much Pangie, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. It was one of my early efforts and I gave it a complete overhaul. Tom

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2023 at 7:09 AM Great to learn that C.A.A. is Civil Aviation Authority. LOL..We have something similar over here. Thanks for sharing this one with us again. I don't remember reading it in the past, but age isn't good at helping me remember. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara K..I hope this holiday season is the best for you and your family. I hope you are still healing up nicely and can dance a Christmas dance. Sara K Tom Cunningham December 17, 2023 at 7:47 AM Thank you very much Sara, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I'm still recovering and doing exercises the hospital gave me and taking things easy. I might have to give the dancing a miss this time lol, hope you too have a very happy Christmas and good health and happiness in the new year. Tom

John Watt December 16, 2023 at 11:17 AM Fun read giving us the "true" back story of Rudolph's bright red schnozz. You are in fine story-telling form, sir. Congratulations on your POTD acknowledgement, well deserved. Enjoy your Christmas week ~ John Tom Cunningham December 16, 2023 at 11:21 AM Thank you very much John, but don't tell the kids lol. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Hope you too have a lovely week ahead. Tom

Mike Gentile December 15, 2023 at 4:03 AM Tom, a belated congratulations on your PITD honors! This is adorable and just what the season needs!! Happy Weekend!! Tom Cunningham December 15, 2023 at 7:06 AM Thank you very much for your congrats Mike, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. I visited this old one and gave it a makeover. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Suzanne Delaney December 14, 2023 at 3:22 PM Belated Congratulation’s Tom on POTD and your Vontest win. Your story telling skills are in fine fettle. Thanks for this entertaining read, SuZ Tom Cunningham December 14, 2023 at 8:27 PM Thank you very much Suz, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. Tom

Valsa George December 13, 2023 at 8:34 PM Hi Tom, back to your highly entertaining poem to congratulate you on another well deserved POTD. Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 9:39 PM Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Valsa, much appreciated. Tom

Brandy Nicole December 13, 2023 at 6:21 PM Rudolph gets "the finest grass on Christmas day," just for wearing a bright red nose at night ! Alright ! That's outta sight. :) I couldn't resist saying that. Your thoughts are festive and humorous, all at the same time. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 7:49 PM Thank you very much for your congrats Brandy, I'm happy that you enjoyed the humour. I think for more money I could be tempted to wear a red nose lol. I hope you have a lovely Christmas. Tom

Bill Baker December 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM And we're glad you did, Tom. Congratulations on your POTD! It was a joy to read, my dear friend. Rudolph, U.K. style! I like it! Enjoy your day of recognition and have a happy holiday season! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM Thank you very much Bill, I'm pleased that you enjoyed the humour. I hope you, Sara and your family enjoy the holiday season too. Tom

Gershon Wolf December 13, 2023 at 4:04 PM Hey, Tom: I bet with Rudolph getting 'the finest grass,' that reindeer will really 'be flying' coming Christmas night. lol. ~ Merry J. Wanda Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 5:33 PM Thank you very much Gershon, he certainly will Gershon, don't look up lol. Tom

Mark Koplin December 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM I love it Tom! What a gem you have penned here! Congratulations on a well deserved potd!!! Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM Thank you very much Mark, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen December 13, 2023 at 12:52 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Tom :) - (my pc sings its last verse ... only works with rough treatment ... almost use a hammer to get it to respond ... have to buy a new one ... (doesn't fit well in December :) - Thanks for the wonderful poem :) - hugs Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 1:36 PM Thank you very much Anne Lise, sorry to hear that, hopefully Santa will bring you a new one. My old surface tablet was like that, had a mind of its own. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Deb M December 13, 2023 at 12:36 PM Wow Tom!!!….you are the Man at the Moment…..Another POTD and POTW!! Its your wonderful storytelling and well deserved!! Congratulations M.Man…..Debx Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 1:34 PM Thank you very much Deb, all my Christmases come at once lol. Not sure how that happened though. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Judy Ball December 13, 2023 at 12:14 PM Loved it Tom. Too cute. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 1:33 PM Thank you very much Judy, im glad you enjoyed it, merry Christmas to you too. Tom

Jim Slaughter December 13, 2023 at 10:57 AM A very good choice for POTD a week and a half before Christmas, Tom, and I always rather suspected that Santa was a bit of a souse. Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 11:39 AM Thank you very much Jim, glad you enjoyed it. I think many of us are to blame leaving him a glass of whiskey and leading him bad ways lol. Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Tom

Paula Goldsmith December 13, 2023 at 10:34 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your fun story/write again. Have a wonderful/great day writing away............. Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 10:39 AM Thank you very much for your congratulations and return visit Paula. I'm happy you enjoyed reading it again. Tom

Clive Culverhouse December 13, 2023 at 8:25 AM Ah, that explains it! Great poem Tom, well done for poem of the day Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 9:39 AM Thank you Clive, the secret is out but keep it to yourself Tom

Beryl Edmonds December 13, 2023 at 8:24 AM Back to say congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Belle Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 9:34 AM Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Belle. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler December 13, 2023 at 7:21 AM So, so you Tom! A great telling of where the light began. I'm glad Rudolph has his reward. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :) Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 7:53 AM And to you too Linda. Linda Alice Fowler December 13, 2023 at 7:26 AM LOL. Happy Christmas Tom. :) Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 7:25 AM Thank you very much for your congrats Linda, I was surprised this morning. Rudolph had Santa over a barrel and could name his price lol. Tom

Vijay Pandit December 13, 2023 at 6:33 AM Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Tom. Enjoy your special day today. Tom Cunningham December 13, 2023 at 6:46 AM Thank you for your return visit and congrats Vijay, much appreciated. Tom

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