REINDEER REJECT

REINDEER REJECT

Roger A. Davis

"Nose So Bright Guide My Sleigh Tonight"
This was Rudolph's Eskimo name
His work for Santa brought him much fame

But his second cousin, Andre, is a recluse
He couldn't handle the peer abuse
You see, he had an affliction, neon hooves

Andre tried to join their reindeer games
But Hide & Seek was a total wash out
Never allowed to wear the harness hames
So most days he just wore a pout

When Cousin Rudolph went on his rookie flight
Andre attended lift off but was very uptight
His hooves glowed green with envy

His feet were mood indicators, you see
Hay rations at the weekly poker game
Where he lost, being card playing lame

Then with Christmas two days away
They found Rudolph laying sick on the hay
He had a runny nose, a bad cold
No longer bright red, pale to be told

Weather forecast, an Arctic fog storm
Turning to a White Christmas at the Pole
Poor Santa Claus' nerves were taking a toll

Then Andre's only friend, an elf, called Leon
Remembering his buddy's hooves of neon
Suggested his pal to lead the Christmas Eve flight

Everyone had their doubts
His hooves were never particularly bright
And even less when he pouts

But the fog storm began to set in
Leon was summoned to go get his friend
Andre was gone, so he was not able to attend

A search party was sent out to look
They found him by a frozen brook
Asked what he was doing
He replied, "Just my normal holiday stewing"

Led back to the Workshop steps
By a contingent of toy building reps
He met Old Saint Nick
And Andre found out he was this year's pick

His feet began to glow a bright gold
And as the reality set in his mind
The brilliance of the light became ever so bold

So, this Christmas, if you’re feeling rejected
Remember those who are afflicted
Can become the most in favor
As with Andre and Jesus, Our Saviour