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Santa's Story

 

was created especially for

 

Angela Marie Smith

at the age of 5

 

 With Love From,

Grandma and Grandpa

Christmas 2004

 

 

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 'Twas the night before Christmas

and all through the house,

not a creature was stirring,

not even a mouse.

 

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Angie in her nightshirt

settled into bed, while visions of

books and new dolls danced in her head.

 

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You've heard this before,

this story's not new.

I've added a twist,

your name's in here too.

 

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 I'm jolly and round

and I wear a red suit,

I visit each home with a

sled filled with loot.

 

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 And what is this loot

that I bring in my sled?

Simply toys, like dolls,

and balls that are red.

 

There are clothes and shoes

and candy canes pink,

and then there's some coal

for the bad kids, I think.

 

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 Some say that I'm Santa,

some say I'm a fad,

some folks even say

I look just like your dad.

 

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 But one thing's for certain

on this special night,

the world stops its churning

and pushing its might.

 

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 The smokestacks are turned off,

the workers go home,

machines become silent

from Bellevue to Rome.

 

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 Up in the sky,

late at night there's a glow,

where a special star twinkled

many years ago.

 

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Peace and goodwill

fill our hearts from the light.

Mary gave birth

to Baby Jesus that night.

  

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Wise men brought gifts,

they came from afar,

they found their way there,

they followed the star.

 

The rest of the story is told in a book

called the Bible, it's great,

one day take a look. 

 

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Now onward and upward

I'll sail through the night.

I'm still the tradition

of what's good and what's right.

   

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And because you'll get presents,

I know Christmas day

will not be forgotten

as you laugh and you play.

But remember the reason

for peace and great joy,

it comes from our Christ,

and not just from a toy.

   

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 So, Angie, hang your stockings

by the chimney with care,

don't worry about me,

I'll still be there.

 

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I'll munch on the snacks,

drink the milk that you leave,

I do it each year

the same time, Christmas Eve.

 

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My reindeer are ready,

the time is just right.

Go to sleep now, Angie,

Merry Christmas,

Good Night!

 

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