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Do You Believe In Santa? (Mikey's Challenge)
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Do You Believe In Santa? (Mikey's Challenge) |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Do You Believe in Santa? Some say there is no Santa Claus But that's a lie! I know, because I met him once on Christmas Eve During a hard December freeze Reindeer breath had turned to frost Yet Rudolph didn't leave them lost But tired they were, this is true! As through the cold, cold skies they flew So Santa stopped to let them rest And there was I in my winter best Out for a walk on white, new snow Got caught in blizzard's icy blow Old Santa looked at me and said "You should be home child, warm in bed!" I said "Its true, I should be there And now I'm lost out here somewhere I came out just to get one gift Got lost inside that big snow drift But Santa dear I can't go home For I can't find my way alone" And as I spoke the tears came fast Then Santa said "Now there, there, lass… We'll get you home like magic-quick Or my name isn't Old St. Nick!" He winked and looked at me and smiled Then he said "But tell me, child… What gift you need so desperately That you'd come out in blizzardry?" I dried my eyes upon my glove And looked into the skies above I told him that the gift was there A star with beauty bright and rare That told the birth of an infant King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing And I must see this star tonight and Thank God for his Gift of Light Dear Santa took me by the hand And told me that he had a plan "Get in the sleigh, my little one! You'll see your star 'fore night is done He called to his reindeer "Be ready to fly!" And off we went into Christmas sky As we passed the star the reindeer slowed Santa and I both bowed heads low Gave thanks to God for a child born Under that star on Christmas morn… Then at my door, quick as a wink But how to thank Santa? I couldn't think! "Oh Santa!" I cried, "What can I say? This debt is one I can't repay!" And Old Nick smiled as he turned the sleigh I heard him call out as he flew away "You're welcome, my child, for the lift… But it is I who thank you for the gift! Your heart is filled with Christmas love A blessing sent from God above!" Off he went as he waved goodbye With a merry twinkle in his eye So I believe in him, you see~~ Because Santa Claus believes in me! © caroline December 13, 1999  Merry Christmas Mikey!  |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Bravo! A wonderful story! I love this! And especially the last line...Santa does believe in you!  |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! Can you tell how much I like this Caroline?!... Too precious... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What an excellent piece! I applaud you, Caroline. Santa will be very good to you this year  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This was a joy to read. Very nice verse! Elizabeth |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, I never thought a Santa poem might bring me to tears...but this one did. The true meaning of Christmas seems so lost to society today...this was just wonderful. O know Mikey will be very appreciative. Michael |
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Michael II Junior Member
since 1999-12-11
Posts 21Here, there, everywhere |
Hey I think you might win the contest. And to be serious I don`t belive in Santa. But don`t tell. I think it is sad when the gril is alone in the blizzard. Mikey   [This message has been edited by Michael II (edited 12-13-1999).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
BRAVO!!! Wonderful tale Caroline |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Mikey, I'm so pleased you liked the poem Don't give up on Santa...I'm 38 and I still believe in his power to create some happiness! ( I won't tell on ya though! *LOL*)PdV, Pepper, Balladeer, Elizabeth, Michael, Hoot...thank you. All of you here are the finest gifts I could ever receive. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
From light hearted to heart warming... wonderful poem, caroline... and beautiful sentiments!!! |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Well, Mistress Best, this is simply gorgeous! What more can I say - it was a joy to read and brought a smile and an urge to get all weepy!!!!! K |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Ohhhhhh....I still believe as well...*g*...the child in me will never die.. I'm going to the children's christmas party on Thursday at my local children's home, mind if I take this with me, they'll love it, I can see their eyes light up as I think about it.. HUGS< !signature--> Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 12-14-1999).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Clapping!!! This was FANTASTIC! Just beautiful! WOW WOW! <*\\\>< Jesus is the reason for the season |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Caroline, this is beautiful! This should be a Christmas Classic! Wonderful! Denise |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
WOW Caroline absolutley beautiful!!!! I echo all the above but especially Denise', This should be a Christmas Classic!!!! I love your work Caroline. < !signature-->What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge [This message has been edited by Dark Angel (edited 12-15-1999).] |
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U K Hero Member
since 1999-08-08
Posts 266England |
A lovely read Caroline, is Santa real!!! |
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