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Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

0 posted 2002-11-25 04:24 PM

So many children do without
and have no gifts under their tree.
The money for his gifts, he’ll spend,
to give them gifts, their smiles to see.

His Christmas gift is giving hope,
in playing Santa all these years,
to see their laughter Christmas morn
and not see disappointed tears.

It’s really such a simple thing,
but warms his heart more than you know.
Thank God he’s able to do this
and watch their tiny faces glow.

He has a list and checks it twice,
to make sure no one is left out,
not see if naughty, or they're nice,
for joy is what it’s about.

Under his tree will be their smiles,
the best gift that he’s ever known.
He hopes the kindness that he has shares,
be harvest reaped, when they are grown.

Please do not think the obvious.
His name, to you, I can’t reveal.
On Christmas morning kids will find
that Santa Claus is truly real.

[This message has been edited by Auguste (11-25-2002 04:26 PM).]

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-11-25 04:37 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Michael, I know just how you feel, every Christmastime I get very overemotional because I always want to cherish the child in me as I love the holiday so much because I believe every child should be happy on that day and sadly that is not the case so I always help out the Salvation Army to make every childs Christmas dream come true! (big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I hope you have the most beautiful Christmas as I wish all the children of the world to too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

2 posted 2002-11-25 04:39 PM

Ah Michael...this is so inspirational.
Tis a keeper for my library for sure.
This left me with the image
of a ton of smiles under the Christmas tree.

What better present could one ask for?
Well done m'friend.
~Hugs~

~Love, like magic, depends on believing~

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

3 posted 2002-11-25 04:50 PM

Michael, this is so precious. If more people
would feel this way in their hearts, just
think of all the many children who would be
made happy on Christmas. And, it would certainly
make the "Santa's Helpers" happier, too.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-11-25 04:51 PM

OOPS !! forgot to keep it....

majnu

Senior Member

since 2002-10-13

Posts 1088
SF Bay Area

5 posted 2002-11-25 05:05 PM

a wonderful tribute; I am going to show this to a friend's dad who does this through his church - I know he will love it.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-11-25 06:06 PM

You must be Santa Claus, because you just made me smile!

EA

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

7 posted 2002-11-25 07:54 PM

Michael - Your writings always touch my heart. hugs to you, Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

regards2you
Member Elite

since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

8 posted 2002-11-25 08:22 PM

This is heartfelt. What a loving man you are to think so much of others, particularly of children, a soft spot for them in my heart, too.

Thanks for a smile.

Warm regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

9 posted 2002-11-26 05:38 AM

Michael your words always touch the heart. Hugs.

Auguste

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since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

10 posted 2002-11-26 04:33 PM

Noah,
Thank you, you have such a giving heart.

Nancy,
Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

Ethel,
Thankfully, Christmas tends to bring out the giving in people.  Thank you!

majnu,
Thanks, that's quite a compliment and cheers to your friend.

Linda,
There's a little bit of Santa Claus in each of us.  Thanks and you have such a nice smile.

Chris,
That's such a sweet thing to say.  Thank you much and hugs back.

Pat,
Yeah, I confess, I'm a softy. LOL!  Thanks

Donna,
Your words touch mine as well.  Thank you, my friend. *hugs*

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