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Sunday, May 21, 2017

I WISH I HAD BEEN THERE TO SEE THIS, DON'T YOU? (8)


SANTA'S LEFTOVER TOYS

One Christmas Eve, after Santa got back,

Having traveled the world with his toy-filled sack,

He entered his house and he loosened his vest,

Kicked off his boots and lay down for a rest.


As soon as his jovial snores could be heard,

A magical happening quickly occurred.

The leftover toys on the tables and shelves

Came to life and began entertaining themselves.

A doll did a dance that was charming to view,

And a colorful clown did a tumble or two.

(I wish I had been there to see them, don't you?)


"What's that?" muttered Santa, reluctant to waken.

"That cannot be laughter!  I must be mistaken!"

The doll who'd been dancing climbed up on a chair

And soothingly whispered to Santa, "There, there!"

And then (Could a gesture be sweeter than this?),

She bent her bright bonnet and gave him a kiss.


Bestowing on Santa a soft little glance,

She slid from her chair and returned to the dance.

The other dolls joined her and frolicked till dawn

While weary old Santa snored peacefully on.

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