Santa

• Alicia Leckie, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2008

Do you believe in Santa, do you really think it’s true;
He flies from the North Pole across the world, to children like me and you!
He lives at the North Pole with Mrs. Claus, and penguins and polar bears;
And people go past it, looking out, but totally unawares!
It must be well hidden, his whereabouts kept unknown;
So when he makes our presents, is it a new place he goes?
Well, when October hits, when Christmas begins to get near;
In a factory his elves make presents, in a stable he trains his magic reindeer!
In December, they say good-bye, and then go on their way;
To get the gifts to lots of kids, before it’s Christmas day!
He’s back before we know he’s been, our presents in their place;
They give us all a lovely surprise and a grin across our face!
Santa we owe our joy to you, Christmas would not be the same;
This is the reason why all children, smile when they hear your name!