A Child's Christmas

Christmas should be a time of joy For every little girl and boy They gather 'round the Christmas tree Little hearts beating eagerly Their eyes closely scan each present Wondering what Santa has sent Some hope they have been good enough And would get their requested stuff Mum picks up each present gently And reads to see whose it might be A little heart leaps at its name And then joyfully makes its claim After presents are given out Then it's time for another bout It's time for presents' unwrapping One can feel excitement growing Tiny one still in diaper Tries to peel off wrapping paper Mum assists the eager beaver Expectation growing stronger Squeals of excitement fill the air From the other kids gathered there Their delight they cannot contain Santa has delivered again Once again thank you Dear Santa Setting little hearts a-flutter Making Christmas a time of joy For every little girl and boy