Snowflakes
softly falling, upon your window they play
Your
blankets snug around you, into sleep you drift away.
I bend
to gently kiss you, when I see that on the floor
There's
a letter, neatly written I wonder who it's for.
I quietly
unfold it making sure you're still asleep,
It's
a Christmas list for Santa one my heart will always keep.
It
started just as always with the toys seen on TV,
A
new watch for your father and a winter coat for me.
But
as my eyes read on, I could see that deep inside
There
were many things you wished for that your loving heart would hide.
You
asked if you friend Molly, could have another Dad;
It
seems her father hits her and it makes you very sad.
Then
you asked dear Santa ,if the neighbors down the street
Could
find a job, that he might have some food, and clothes, and heat.
You
saw a family on the news whose house had blown away, "Dear Santa, send
them just one thing, a place where they can stay."
"And
Santa, those four cookies that I left you for a treat,
Could
you take them to the children who have nothing else to eat."
"Do
you know that little bear I have the one I love so dear?
I'm
leaving it for you to take to Africa this year".
"And
as you fly your reindeer on this night of Jesus' birth,
Could
your magic bring to everyone goodwill and peace on earth".
"There's
one last thing before you go, so grateful I would be,
If
you'd smile at Baby Jesus in the manger by our tree."
I pulled
the letter close to me, I felt it melt my heart.
Those
tiny hands had written what no other could impart.
"And
a little child shall lead them," was whispered in my ear
As
I watched you sleep on Christmas Eve while Santa Claus was here.
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