Leighton Rees Poet Rhyme

Dear Santa Iraq

Dear Santa.............Iraq       

Candles burning sure and bright, 
Shining through the Christmas tree. 
Santa's coming 'round tonight, 
Bringing presents here for me. 

I sent a letter some time ago, 
I asked for things I'd need. 
For these are things for Mum and me, 
It certainly wasn't greed. 

For I am thirteen years of age, 
I asked, "please bring Dad back". 
I miss him; Mum is so upset, 
Since he died inside Iraq. 

I cry myself to sleep some nights, 
I can hear Mums sobbing heart. 
He's the only present we will need, 
"Don't keep us all apart". 

Dear Santa, no more toys or clothes, 
No gifts from that Christmas sack. 
The only thing that we all want, 
Is to have my Daddy back.

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Poet Destroyer A June 14, 2012 at 7:12 PM LR, a very strong poem..pd Leighton Rees June 15, 2012 at 6:38 AM Yes, and one I am very proud of. Thank you

Steven Henderson June 14, 2012 at 10:31 AM He still Lives to me! Inside and outside of you! It is a pleasure to meet you both! Peace and blessing my friend. Leighton Rees June 14, 2012 at 10:41 AM Peace and happiness to you Steven, thank you.