One December Night (The End)

One December Night
     (Continuation to the End)
    
All that year Santa had hoped and had tried to find a child's love that would strongly abide.  
But month after month he was given the boot.  It didn't matter whether he showed magic or 
gave them some loot.  Many children were selfish.  Not one gave a hoot.  
     Until one cold blizzard night, in a stormy plight, the frog rang the doorbell and walked 
right on in.  In the warmth of the house, after ousting the mouse, four children accepted the 
frog for his good.  It was a happy sight for the frog there that night.  Yes, they showed him 
great kindness and genuine love, the 
spirit of Christmas shown down from above.  The purest of love without expectations turned 
the frog into Santa who promptly gave each one hugs.  “I'll be back with my sleigh to leave 
gifts on Christmas night.  Thank you dear children for your gifts of love tonight.  Leave me 
some cookies.  I shall eat no more bugs!  He laughed as he juggled three gifts in the air.  
Then, soon disappeared out of sight by the moonlight.  
     The children, still laughing and squealing with joy, had broken a spell put on Santa 
last spring.  And the mean old witch that had made him a frog, sat sadly outside all alone on 
the log.  She had made him a frog with a croak, out of tune.  She wanted his voice instead of 
her own.  Christmas carols she had heard bring so much joy.  She could not carry a tune for 
one single song.  She had hoped she could sing if she stole Santa's voice. But the love from 
the children left her no choice.  The spell had been broken by love's sweetest choice. 
But while they were happily playing about, they noticed the wand from the brown bag lay 
out.  So they went to the witch and gave her a voice.  And taught her that goodness over bad 
is a choice.  So together they played with the now happy witch.  Who gave up her evil and to 
goodness did switch.  The gift of pure love and light in the world is a gift to all who give 
heaven a whirl.  For even the wickedest of wicked have some goodness in them.  So, 
encourage the right and to evil say, “Take a flight!”   (And let God be the judge…)

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
December 5, 2009

Inspired by:
Poetrysoup member's Contest Anything Goes! 	
Sponsored by: Constance La France  (I took you at your word... It's a LONG story.)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/11/2010 6:21:00 AM
DAne Anne, you have created a masterpiece here with this magical delightful story that teaches love can turn bad into good. Way to go......I do hope you will publish it for all to enjoy. Love, lainie
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Date: 12/8/2009 3:33:00 PM
Many write, some write poetry, a few are gifted, a handful are blessed with magic. Dane Ann, you are the last of these. Thank you for your service. One Christmas Eve I arrived home from Vietnam, the next one found me on a luxury cruise (ahem)in the Tonkin, the next in Subic Bay where it did not snow, then three in Germany & Italy where it did. Last Christmas I spent in intensive care at the VA hospital not expected to survive. But here I am. Never count out a vet, count on a vet instead. Ul B OK
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Date: 12/8/2009 3:06:00 AM
Looking for a publisher? Very well done!
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Date: 12/6/2009 6:22:00 AM
Dane Ann, this is a wonderful short story. Kids would love this shortie, and another thing that attracts parents to childrens books is the name of the writer. If a writers name looks warm and inviting, it prompts them to pick up book and look. Once they see your name on the shelves, they will pick up yours. Excellent piece > i wish you all the best in Constances contest >> James,xx
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Date: 12/5/2009 10:08:00 PM
Oh my! This is AWESOME!!!! Having the children break the witches spell was such a nice fairytale twist for the reader. Totally unexpected. And the message "that goodness over bad is a choice," well, who can argue with that? You nailed this one, my dear. OUTSTANDING!!! Love you, talented friend. Carolyn
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Date: 12/5/2009 8:06:00 PM
Bravo on this rousing tale with a valuable and inspiring message.. this is in a category all its own .. wonderful write and magical story .. enjoyed... thankxxx for your comments on my poetry... luv...
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