Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Santa Loves You

It’s your turn…
Come to Santa, my dear

If only for a minute
Forget life is often cruel
And you are hungry
Forget your sadness, little one

Believe if only for a short reprieve
In the magic of Christmas
That dreams can come true
That you too deserve a happy home

Find it in your heart to smile
And trust in miracles for that one minute
Live in the joy of the moment
Free of fears that weigh you down…

Santa has a present for you
Perhaps the only one you’ll get this year
There’s no justice in the world
Santa’s smile really hides Santa’s tears


AP:  Honorable Mention 2020

Collaboration with Timothy McGuire

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Timothy Mcguire July 30, 2019 at 9:42 PM Miss Line, you have nailed the joy and sadness of Christmas. For that one minute when Santa and the little one share a joy that the world cannot penetrate. Well done! Line Gauthier July 31, 2019 at 3:39 AM Yes, it was a successful collaboration. Thanks, Timothy.

Connie Marcum Wong July 28, 2019 at 8:18 PM It brings children joy to believe in the magic of Santa. There is such sadness in knowing so many children in this world suffer. Your poem conveys that poignantly Line and Tim. Very moving. xxoo Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 8:50 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Connie. Much appreciated.

Quoth Theraven July 28, 2019 at 6:34 PM Line, You keep the spirit of Christmas the whole year round. Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand'ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail too; And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year And God send you a Happy New Year. "God bless us, every one!" Quote from Tiny Tim, C. Dickens "A Christmas Carol" Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 8:52 PM I see the Christmas spirit is close to your heart. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Richard.

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2019 at 2:41 PM oh wow, this one is really poignant. So sad that more than half the world can't even really believe in Santa when they are little children. Well done, Line (and Timothy) Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 4:13 PM Thanks, Andrea, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger July 28, 2019 at 7:44 AM A poem that makes me realize that even though it is a bundle of work, the Christmas we give to 90 children a year at our school is worth the work. So thank you for a terrific reminder, Line. Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 7:49 AM Absolutely, Caren. Keep up shaping fond memories for the kids.

Richard Lamoureux July 28, 2019 at 12:31 AM It is sad and kids who’s families can’t afford presents are left to wonder why they receive so little when other little boys and girls receive so much. This is a good poem as it causes one to ponder. Line Gauthier July 28, 2019 at 6:26 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Richard.