At
Christmas time there was a man,
who looked so out of place.
As people rushed about him,
at a hurried sort of pace.
He stared at all
the Christmas lights,
the tinsel everywhere.
The shopping center Santa Claus,
with children gathered near.
The mall was packed
with shoppers,
who were going to and fro.
Some with smiles, some with frowns,
and some too tired to go.
They rested on
benches,
or they hurried on their way.
To fight the crowds for purchases,
to carry home that day.
The music from
the stereo,
was playing loud and clear.
Of Santa Claus and snowmen,
and funny nosed reindeer.
He heard the people
talk about,
the good times on the way.
Of parties, fun and food galore,
and gift exchange that day.
I'd like to know
what's going on,
the man was heard to say.
There seems to be some sort,
of celebration on the way.
And would you tell
me who this is,
all dressed in red and white.
And why are children asking "him"
about a special night.
The answer came
in disbelief,
I can't believe my ear.
I can't believe you do not know,
that Christmas time is here.
The time when Santa
comes around,
with gifts for girls and boys.
When they are asleep on Christmas Eve,
he leaves them books and toys.
The man you see
in red and white,
is Santa Claus so sly.
The children love his joyful laugh,
and twinkle in his eye.
His gift packed
sleigh is pulled along,
by very small reindeer.
As he flies quickly through the air,
while darting here and there.
The children learn
of Santa Claus,
while they are still quite small.
When Christmas comes "he" is the most,
"important" one of all.
The stranger hung
His head in shame,
He closed a nail pierced hand.
His body shook in disbelief,
He did not understand.
A shadow crossed
His stricken face,
His voice was low but clear.
"After all these years they still don't know."
And JESUS shed a tear.
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Submitted by Gregory Brown
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