A Letter From Santa Claus
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Theme: A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain -- Challenge to finish the story for the Debbie Guzzi's contest, A Christmas Tale.
“My Dear Susy Clemens, I have received and read all the letters which you and your little sister have written me . . . I can read your and your baby sister's jagged and fantastic marks without any trouble at all. But I had trouble with those letters which you dictated through your mother and the nurses, for I am a foreigner and cannot read English writing well. You will find that I made no mistakes about the things which you and the baby ordered in your own letters--I went down your chimney at midnight when you were asleep and delivered them all myself--and kissed both of you, too . . . . But . . . there were . . . one or two small orders which I could not fill because we ran out of stock . . . .”
A Letter From Santa Claus
Dear Susy Clemens this is Santa Claus!
I read the letters that you sent because
In mommy’s notes, the English words are strange…
But jagged marks you drew I could arrange
To read what you and baby sister need
For me to bring you Christmas—guaranteed!
In fact, I came myself to safely bring
Your presents down the chimney; one more thing,
I tip-toed in your rooms and left a kiss
Upon your cheeks. Then, where you couldn’t miss
Them, placed your presents right beneath your tree…
And in the morning, you’ll be filled with glee!
But Susy, baby sister, I must say
Two presents you had wanted Christmas day,
I could not bring you since two of my Elves
Were sick, and none were left upon my shelves.
They are the only Elves that make that sweet
Big doll you wanted, and that fuzzy, neat
Warm hat for baby. Dash and Ralphie say
They’re sad, but hope next year they’ll be okay.
If you are good, these will be on your list.
For now, I hope these presents won’t be missed,
And you’ll be pleased with all the special things
I left beneath your tree—and Christmas brings
Good cheer and love to you each day and night…
The joy of Christmas keeps your whole year bright…
And don’t forget you’re always in my sight!
Sandra M. Haight
~1st Place~
Contest: A Story Poem About Santa
Sponsor: Carol Eastman
Judged: 12/28/2015
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~1st Place~
Contest: A Christmas Tale
Sponsor: Debbie Guzzi
Judged: 01/04/2015
Theme: A Letter From Santa Claus by Mark Twain
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2014
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