Yes, there are times when Santa Claus feels bad, There are times when Santa feels mighty sad, He can't help it when tears come to his eyes, Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries.
Little Bobby asked me to find his Mom, She'd left the family, hasn't been seen, "Daddy's dead," little Javon said to me, "He died in a car wreck, died at the scene."
"I don't want nothin'," little Sally said, "But Daddy's dying--can you ease his pain?" Pam wants me to stop her parents' divorce, And she wonders if she's the one to blame.
Yes, there are times when Santa Claus feels bad, There are times when Santa feels mighty sad, He can't help it when tears come to his eyes, Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries.
Chubby Mikey wants the teasing to stop, "Can you help me, please help me, Santa Claus," Tiny Jose wants the abuse to end, "Can you find me a new Papi, just 'cause?"
"I don't believe you--you must be a fake!" Little Sammy's words cut me to the core, "I thought you could do anything," Brad said, You didn't bring me what I asked you for!"
Yes, there are times when Santa Claus feels bad, There are times when Santa feels mighty sad, He can't help it when tears come to his eyes, Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries.
Paolo's Mami is on drugs again, He hasn't seen or heard from her in days, And all Steven wants is a normal life, But little Stevie is dying of AIDS.
Mar says, in a voice older than her years, "My family's sick of livin' on the streets," Brian says, "I need a favor from you," For his kids, he wants a home, food to eat.
Yes, there are times when Santa Claus feels bad, There are times when Santa feels mighty sad, He can't help it when tears come to his eyes, Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries.
Santa wishes he could grant every child's wish, But I can't...and it causes me great anguish, I'll do what he can, that I will promises you, But there's only so much that Santa Claus can do.
Yes, there are times when Santa Claus feels bad, There are times when Santa feels mighty sad, He can't help it when tears come to his eyes, Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries,
Yes, there are times when ole Santa Claus cries.
(C) Karla Dorman, 2002/Revised, 2003.
Make someone's Christmas Wishes come true . Be a Santa Claus.
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Reviewed by Robert Blackwell (Reader)
Reviewed on December 7, 2003
This is the most heart-rending poem you've ever written, my friend. Brava...brava...brava! {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}
Yes, Karla, this is one that makes me cry, just thinking of all the kids and families that have less than I...I may not be rich, no house to live in, but this motor home...so I am not poor and I wish, I TRULY WISH I could do something for every little kid out there that has no hope of a better life...Peace, and a good write, Karla, Ed & Rufuz
Reviewed by Connie Washburn (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2003
Makes me cry too - enjoyed your poem! Poor old Santa!
You should send this in to your local newspaper!!!!I SWEAR!!! DO IT...ITS SO POWERFUL!!
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Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2003
This is really sad, but Santa can't save the world.
Thanks for sharing my friend....
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Karla,
Excellent poem and needed to be said
to the WORLD! Santa is in charge in
December but is NOT GOD,cannot do everything!
Bless you for writing this for all to see!
Thanks for my reviews!
This poem moved me to tears; what a powerful, heartwrenching write! So sad that not even someone like Santa Claus can bring hope to people in situations that seem impossible. For that, we need to turn to The One who has ALL the answers! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears, tears, tears <
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on December 3, 2003
Yes Karla, sometimes santa is asked to do the impossible...things that no one else could do...like stop a divorce etc...it's sad and this is a sad poem..all we could do is try to be kind to each other and help the ones who are needy...great write...floria
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Thanks for sharing my friend....
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Excellent poem and needed to be said
to the WORLD! Santa is in charge in
December but is NOT GOD,cannot do everything!
Bless you for writing this for all to see!
Thanks for my reviews!
This poem moved me to tears; what a powerful, heartwrenching write! So sad that not even someone like Santa Claus can bring hope to people in situations that seem impossible. For that, we need to turn to The One who has ALL the answers! (((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears, tears, tears <