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sewasham
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0 posted 2006-12-06 01:05 AM



Waiting For Santa

My brother told me you’re not real and sissy said that too
But Santa I know they are wrong and I will wait for you
I hung my stocking on the hearth; it’s waiting for you there
And since they are so little I thought I’d hang up a pair

Mommy is making cookies so you’ll have a snack to eat
Daddy said make chocolate chip, the kind that’s semi-sweet
I don’t know how my Daddy knows what cookies you like best
I think he hopes when you are done that he’ll get all the rest

Our chimney looks so tiny that I hope you don’t get stuck
To get all of my presents down you’ll need a lot of luck
Mommy told me not worry that you will find a way
Then she smiled at Daddy to see just what he would say

My Daddy told me sometimes you put toys together here
Just like the new bicycle that you brought for me last year
You must have had a hard time ‘cause I thought I heard you yell
It sounded like you hurt your hand but the bike was really swell

Did Daddy help you build it? ‘Cause it sounded like his shout
Next day he had a Band-Aid on, so what’s that all about ?
When I asked him what happened, it was really a surprise
‘Cause I thought I saw your twinkle Santa, in my Daddy’s eyes

I just don’t understand this year why Daddy looked so tired
When he heard all the things I want said “assembly required”
But anyway I know you’ll come, ‘cause Mom and Daddy said
That I have been a real good boy and now I’m off to bed


© Copyright 2006 Stephen E. Washam - All Rights Reserved
Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2006-12-06 03:17 AM


oh yes I believe in Santa too! a very very nice write Stephen ... can't wait to open my santa presents this year!   RDB
Kethry
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2 posted 2006-12-06 05:32 AM


what a beautiful Christmas write.I remember when my son was six he got a trampoline and said "See Santa must be real because mum and dad couldn't hide that in the wardrobe."

a good commitee can decimate communication.

Toerag
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3 posted 2006-12-06 08:18 AM


enjoyed the write....
Enchantress
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4 posted 2006-12-06 09:03 AM


You brought out the inner child in me..
The one that still believes.
A most excellent piece for my collection of poetry by you Stephen.


Sing in me muse...
and through me tell the story~

Sunshine
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5 posted 2006-12-06 09:05 AM


I'll be visiting my grandchildren this weekend; this sounds like JUST the poem to read to them!  Thank you, Steve!


passing shadows
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6 posted 2006-12-06 09:30 AM


how precious!
MoonShadow
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7 posted 2006-12-06 10:05 AM


For those of us who keep the magical Spirit of Christmas alive through the personification of Santa Clause... Thank You for a most excellent poem to add to a festive collection shared at this time of year.
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8 posted 2006-12-07 11:07 AM


Awwwww, this is so adorable!!
Hugs,
Ethel

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9 posted 2006-12-07 05:04 PM


That's precious.  I know a man might not like to be told that, but it just is. It's light and amusing too.  Very well done.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Jess
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10 posted 2006-12-07 10:57 PM


That was so cute and funny. Reminded me of the song "I saw mommy kissing santa clause"
sewasham
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11 posted 2006-12-08 12:07 PM


Thanks to all for the warm comments. I hope all have a blessed holiday season. Take care and Have fun. Steve


Klassy Lassy
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12 posted 2006-12-09 12:36 PM


May the joy of Christmas bless you, too, Steve!

This is a wonderful poem full of Christmas spirit--and the innocence of a child.  I just adore it!

~Klassy

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