Santa's Gift
He knelt beside the manger bed
A tear was in his eye.
His jolly laugh and manner gone
As he heard the baby sigh.
Sweet sleeping child, I never meant
To push aside your birth
To lose you in the tinsel,
Or trade gifts for things of worth.
It seems that long forgotten
is the star o'er Bethlehem
Angels voices, shepherds watching.
Cattle lowing and a lamb.
Unremembered is the rag wrapped baby.
Born to be a king.
Amid the gifts and stockings
That Santa Claus will bring.
I only meant to spread some hope
To all the sons of earth,
And share the joy in giving
Like the wisemen at your birth.
I wanted just to see some peace
In a world so torn with strife.
I only brought presents and candy
You gave them eternal life."
Still kneeling there with a tear
stained face He saw the eyelids lift;
Twas almost as if he heard these words,
Dear Santa, I accept your gift.
It was with love and selflessness
you acted on your plan,
And with every gift, a part of me
Was delivered to the hearts of man.
I maybe right now overlooked
By those who are lost or weak
but I'm still there for each of them,
They only have to seek.
Choose Your Path
Narnies Pages ~ Christmas Index
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