The Reindeer

The reindeer live among the Lapps,

way far up north, beyond our maps;

and near the pole, around the globe

are found the lands for their abode;

though in Canada, it’s true—

their name is changed to caribou.

They’re built to last through winter’s season—

for that thick fur, there is a reason:

the reindeer manage ice and snows—

they even have a furry nose--

but by March perhaps they’re cross

after months of eating moss!

I know you think I am a tease—

but people make a reindeer cheese:

some beasts are wild and pull no plows--

others tame and milked like cows;

but their big job, it could be said—

is when they’re pulling Santa’s sled!