My Greatest Gift

When I received the greatest gift, Was Christmas when I was ten; That present gives my soul a lift, When I think of it now and then; I didn’t see a box with my name, When I searched under the tree; I thought my parents were playing a game, And had hidden it from me; I waited oh so patiently, For my gift on Christmas Day; And when mom put a blindfold on me, I didn’t know quite what to say; She marched me out the front door, And held my hand so tight; Just when I thought I could take no more, I saw that glorious sight; My dad was holding the reins, To a horse with a big red bow; He had ribbons tied in his mane, With a coat that seemed to glow; I burst out into happy tears, As I reached out to touch his face; It’s a moment I’ve remembered for many years, No other could take it’s place; My greatest gift was “Lucky”, My horse so tried and true; And I hope you’ll be as lucky, To have a gift like that for you!