Post by michaelgallatin on Dec 17, 2011 13:45:58 GMT -5
Author's Dedication - This poem is based upon a story about "secret Santas" that I heard this morning on WLGZ Radio. I dedicate it to these beautiful people who care enough to help others in need. And I dedicate it as well to WLGZ Radio for making us aware of something pure and good in this world when so much of our news is evil and sick. Bless you all!
He stood in the line
feeling small and so sad.
He'd tried his best through the years
but God this was bad.
Three little children who
believed that Santa was real.
He loved them all dearly
and yet here was the deal.
It had been a long time
since his sweet wife had died.
Cancer had taken her young
and so often he'd cried.
But his tears had been spent
as he cared for his boys.
Yet Christmas had come and
he had no money for toys.
Not even a little to get
them one present each.
He must put food on the table
so gifts were beyond reach.
But they yammered and
cajoled as little kids will.
So now he wondered if
credit would cover the bill.
Yet when it came time,
he found his card was maxed out.
Life was so very unfair
that he wanted to shout.
Until the lady behind him
said, "I'll pay for all that!"
She took his hand in hers
and she gave it a pat.
"Deep down inside friend
what I see is all good."
"So let these tiny fellows have
the Christmas they should!"
Then as tears fell on the floor,
he kissed her soft cheek.
"Merry Christmas!", he said
and he no longer felt weak.
As her strength flowed through him,
he felt humbled but strong.
"There's still good in this world,
I've known that all along!"
Michael "Show You Care" Gallatin
He stood in the line
feeling small and so sad.
He'd tried his best through the years
but God this was bad.
Three little children who
believed that Santa was real.
He loved them all dearly
and yet here was the deal.
It had been a long time
since his sweet wife had died.
Cancer had taken her young
and so often he'd cried.
But his tears had been spent
as he cared for his boys.
Yet Christmas had come and
he had no money for toys.
Not even a little to get
them one present each.
He must put food on the table
so gifts were beyond reach.
But they yammered and
cajoled as little kids will.
So now he wondered if
credit would cover the bill.
Yet when it came time,
he found his card was maxed out.
Life was so very unfair
that he wanted to shout.
Until the lady behind him
said, "I'll pay for all that!"
She took his hand in hers
and she gave it a pat.
"Deep down inside friend
what I see is all good."
"So let these tiny fellows have
the Christmas they should!"
Then as tears fell on the floor,
he kissed her soft cheek.
"Merry Christmas!", he said
and he no longer felt weak.
As her strength flowed through him,
he felt humbled but strong.
"There's still good in this world,
I've known that all along!"
Michael "Show You Care" Gallatin
and 
all
time for me 
echoes, hope you all are doing well 
