Santa’s in a nursing home.
Rudolph conked him on the dome.
It was clear St. Nick was addled
when the reindeer were found saddled.
Elves were working triple shifts.
Toys were being lost in drifts.
In November, things got weird
when the Claus shaved off his beard.
He’d walk the north pole ringing bells,
looking more like Orson Welles.
When he changed his suit to green,
Rudolph had to intervene.
So, this year it’s for the best
if poor Santa takes a rest.
As you lay snug in your beds,
think of St. Nick on his meds.