The prompt for this week’s Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #247 is to write a flash fiction piece, or a poem inspired by the image. There are no style or word limits.
I am glad there are no word limits, because I have flu/covid/cold. A quick limerick is all I can manage as I sit, mopping my fevered brow, demolishing boxes of paper tissues and downing sore throat potions.
Seasons Greetings from THE HAPPY REINDEER. Enjoy!
The Happy Reindeer
There is a happy reindeer with a sleigh,
She pulls it and pulls it all day. Wahay!
She loves the cold snow,
And what do you know!
Her name is not Rudolf but, Faye, okay?
Lesley Scoble, December 2023
Did you know…
Santa’s reindeers are female. Male reindeers lose their antlers in the winter at the end of the mating season.
The females keep a thin antler. Therefore, Rudolf is not Rudolf but Faye. Okay?
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank You Melissa for your happy reindeer #FFFC prompt.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Photo credit
Judith Prins on Unsplash.
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright, (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
LesleyScoble.com 
22 responses to “The Happy Reindeer: a limerick”
🤯how ignorant I was! Calling her a he all this time. I had no idea male reindeer shed their antlers. Thank you, oh wise one.
I hope you feel better quickly!❤️
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Lesley, your limerick had me chuckling! The tale of Faye, the happy reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh, is both witty and charming. And the twist about Rudolf being Faye? Genius! Your explanation about the gender dynamics of reindeers adds that extra dash of humor and trivia. Love the festive vibes with a side of reindeer facts – you nailed it! 😄🦌✨
~David
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Oh, thank you, David! 😁 I love the idea of you chuckling. ❤️❤️❤️
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your poems often make me chuckle, Lesley
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How splendid. ☺️ xx
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😳 But ‘Faye the Rednosed Reindeer’ doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, Lesley! 🤣
I loved your limerick about Faye, though… and the fact that the reindeer aren’t male. Actually, Donner, Comet and Blitzen do sound like female names, thinking about it…!
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haha 😂 Thanks, Tom! Only female reindeer are clever enough to fly.
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Ah… that makes sense. 😕🤔😏
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heh heh
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What lousy luck, Lesley, to have the flu, a cold and covid for Christmas! I’m so sorry to hear that and hope you get better very soon!
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Yeah, and all wrapped up in tissue paper!
Thank you Nancy. I’m feeling a little better this morning.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. xx 🎄🧑🎄
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Glad to hear you’re feeling a little better, cara.
Buona vigilia di Natale! 🌟🎄
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Grazie! Buona vigilia di Natale anche a te, Nancy! 🎄
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Nice one. Hope you feel better soon my friend
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Oh, thank you, dear Sadje. I’m feeling a little better this morning. 💗💗💗
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Happy holidays dear friend
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You too, amiga mia 💗💗💗
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Gracias 💞
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De nada 😊 💕
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🩷👍🏼
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Well I’ll be 😱… Never knew Rudolf was playing us all these years. 🫣 Lovely limerick Lesley. 😜
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Haha 😂
Thanks, Nigel. 😊💗
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