Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Your limerick is too cute! Imagine! Old Santa would be in a panic -- who could ever replace Rudolph, after all! I bet all the other reindeer were delighted to see Rudolph out of the running though... (*grin*)

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023

Thanks for the review, Dawn. It looks like you are a night owl like me.

reply by Dawn Munro on 04-Jan-2023

Pretty much, and not by choice. Lol. You're very welcome.

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

HAHAHAHAH!!! So, when Rudolph gets a cold, his red nose doesn't become even redder?

What a very cute limerick this is! I like the concept as well as how PERFECTLY your limerick rhythm pattern is! Good luck in the contest. I hope you can boogie down to the winner's circle!!!

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022

Thanks, Rachelle. The contest didn't go very well. Better luck next time.

Comment from jaded831

Exceptional

You made me laugh, every word seemed to flow, great rhythm. Lounging on the beach during winter away from the cold, I think, is ideal. Together they get a thumbs up from me. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022

Thanks, Jaded. The contest was a bust. I'll try again.

Comment from Aiona

Excellent

Heh! I like this limerick! It follows the rhythm of 3-3-2-2-3 beats per line and the a-a-b-b-a rhyme scheme. Plus it's humorous to imagine Santa in a bind without Rudolph in the lead!

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022

Thanks, Aiona. I guess Santa made it okay. At least he got to our house.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

You'd think that a cold might make his nose even more red. LOL. I like your limerick. It's fun and festive. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022

Thanks, Jessi. Maybe we'll give him some cold medicine and send him out.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

The thought that Santa is taking a Christmas holiday and break in one of those fantastic tropical islands, whe really he shouldn't be goofing of from his shrudymas duties, beautifully written Paul, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2022

Thanks, Roy. Hopefully, after a couple of days in bed, Rudolph will be ready.

reply by royowen on 22-Dec-2022

I hope so

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

I got a nice chuckle out of this one Paul. From the photo, Santa doesn't care much about Rudolf's cold. Great Limerick! Much success with the contest. Happy Holidays! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022

Thanks, John. The palm trees are a little out of place, but it was the best I could do.

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

A perfect limerick with just the right rhyme and meter. I'm not quite sure the picture matches the words, but the words are amusing and well-chosen. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022

Thanks, Jim. I did have a problem finding an appropriate picture.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Your limerick did not disappoint. It was perfect in rhythm and perfect for this season. I could see Santa's dilemma. Fly without Rudolph or pull a Covid and put it on hold. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for posting. Gretchen

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2022

Thanks, Gretchen. Limericks are great fun to write.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Ahhh, that was so cute. I love this poem and hope you have grandkids to read it to. It sounds like just the poem you'd read in a children's book. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2022

Thanks, amahra. Limericks use to be my specialty, but I got carried away, and had to give them up.