A Christmas Poem - Ian Duquemin

When Santa got stuck down the chimney, he began to shout
"Oh deer’s up on the rooftop, pass the reins and drag me out"
The reindeers pulled and pulled, as Santa pleaded "Rescue me"
But try they did, to no avail... They could not pull him free
Rudolf started laughing, then he stomped his cloven heels
Said "When that fire's lit, then you'll know how a turkey feels"
Well Santa saw the funny side, and laughed so very loud
He crashed down to the fire place, amidst a sooty cloud
He climbed out of the window, as the deers all gave a cheer
"Christmas isn't snowy white, it's very black this year"
Old Santa gave a chuckle, as he brushed away the dust
"We won't be having turkey, although venison’s a must"

Ian Duquemin