Reindeer Reunion

In the northland, out over the mountains,
All the reindeer are meeting, they say,
Flying in for their family reunion—
A convention that lasts just a day.

First to fly in are Rodney and Rhonda,
And the others from Santa’s own team,
Then come reindeer of all types and sizes,
All arriving to share reindeer dreams.

There’s a special place where they all gather,
In a clearing that’s covered with snow,
And they spend the whole day swapping stories,
Telling things that every reindeer should know.

Grandpa reindeer begins reminiscing,
Telling stories that never grow old,
Spinning tales of adventures with Santa—
How all reindeer must be brave and bold.

Then the reindeer all join in maneuvers,
Trying loops and rehearsing new flights,
Getting practice for magical moments
When they’ll guide Santa’s sleigh through the night.

All too soon the reunion is ending,
And the reindeer all wave their good-byes;
Dashing up, toward the Pole, they’re ascending,
Flying eagerly home through the skies.

As the reindeer head back toward their forests,
They all pause now and give a big cheer,
For tomorrow’s the night before Christmas,
The best reindeer night of the year!

M. E. Miro