No Christmas This Year!
Santa had no desire to get out of his soft comfy bed.
He had no interest in Christmas or the letters that he read.
They all seemed so selfish and colder than any time before.
He was hoping that generosity would take over and really soar.
But as he read his daily mail, not one was genuinely giving.
It was I want, I desire, I need, I require, nothing about living.
Until he opened one he had never seen before.
He couldn’t believe what he read, from a little boy of four.
Dear Santa,
I am just little and I’ve been a good boy this year,
I have a very brave daddy who hasn’t been here.
He’s in the war Santa and he’s been gone awhile.
I miss my Daddy Santa and the way he made me smile.
I made a card for him and put it in this letter.
I didn’t want it to get lost, so I thought this was better.
All I want for Christmas Santa is for you to deliver this.
So my Daddy won’t feel alone and he’ll know he is missed.
Santa held the tearstained letter tightly in his fist.
I’ve got to read this letter; I’ve got to know the gist.
So Santa opened up the letter and put his glasses on.
And read the letter to a lucky father from his loving son.
Dear Daddy,
I love you daddy more and more each day.
And I remember you every night when I kneel to pray.
I wanted you to know Daddy, I’m being very good.
I don’t do things I’m not supposed to even if I could.
Mommy cries a lot Daddy, I think she misses you.
She tries not letting me see her tears, but I’ve seen quite a few.
If I was really big Daddy, I’d come and bring you home.
Or I’d stay and fight for you so Mommy wouldn’t be alone.
We’re going on a new adventure and we’ll be living in our car.
So we’ll be closer to schools and church, we won’t have to go so far.
We’re even going to take our daily showers at the new YMCA.
Doesn’t that sound fun Daddy, it’s where you & I would play?
That’s all I have to say now Daddy, except I love you so.
You are my Hero & I’m your buddy, but I wish you didn’t go.
Love,
Your son
Santa filled his sleigh & decided there would be Christmas after all.
And we can thank that little boy, who made Santa feel so small.
Written by, Bonnie May
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most wonderful write Bonnie...
John
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Ted
With love,
Cindy
This is sooo well-written!!!!! I'm so moved by this emotionally that I'm getting goosebumps all over me. My heart goes out to this little boy and his family!!!
Sandie Angel :(
MAY GOD BLESS YOU IMMENSELY FOR SPREADING - LOVE !!!
I WOULD LIKE YOUR PERMISSION TO COPY THIS POEM, AND MAIL IT TO ALL MY 'PEEPS' -
MAY GOD PROTECT & BLESS OUR TROOPS & THEIR FAMILIES, THE WORLD OVER!
Tom.
I have enjoyed the reading of "No Christmas This Year!"
In respect and admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Love and Hugs
Edwin
hugs
Santa Fee
Eileen
THIS IS A WONDERFUL POEM, AND THE PICTURE IS A VERY NICE ONE, TOO!
LOVE AND HUGS,
CONNIE
Be always safe,
Karen
Love,Christine
Hope you are feeling better,
Love,
Cryssa
Written with great warmth and compassion - simply the best!!
Hugs,
Lance
Such a touching and beautiful write. You can believe there will be plenty of water works at the end of this, I know my eyes are wet. It is so sad what that little boy has to endure, and wants so little. Beautiful Christmas poem, with such an important message.
Mary
Gratefully, Phyllis .... PS: Have a fantastic holiday season!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <
PeeWee! ! ! Jersey! ! ! we have a job! ! ! on the double men! ! !
Edvard the Elder
A lump in my throat the size of Dallas: oh, this is beautifully moving. God bless all little boys and girls whose Daddies and Mommies are at war, and may they find something extra under their tree!! Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Agree with Gene, too ... sad.
Where is the nation's sense of values: billions for the bankers,
nothing for the veteran families. -gene.
And I truly hope our new President and his new Secretary of Veterans Affairs soon quickly address this issue, and help children like the one in your poem. Our valiant military families truly deserve far more than we as a nation seem willing to give them.