The Christmas Gift I Most Remember
I
remember
vividly a time
so very long ago
when I could hardly wait
for Santa Claus to show,
When I dreamed of an electric train
under the tree, but, alas, we were poor
and such was not to be,
I had to be satisfied with what Santa could afford
and whatever he brought, it was never abhorred.
Every year I asked if Santa might find a way
to pack a small toy electric train into his sleigh
As I grew older and taller, I sadly gave up those dreams,
Better to forgot about it, foolish then it seemed
I was always happy with whatever Santa brought,
The time came when that toy train was no longer sought.
I remember talking about this with my sweet new bride
Stories from childhood we were sharing with pride --
About this little, poor boy who only wanted an electric train
And each year, his wishes went unfulfilled, in vain.
Our first Christmas together we decorated beautifully
And on Christmas morn, a Lionel train appeared under the tree,
I was completely surprised by my wife’s thoughtfulness
The time had come for the old boy’s electric train, I guess.
And every Christmas of our thirty-five Christmases together, you see,
That electric train
ran circles beneath
our Christmas tree.
FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written December 1, 2021
Especially for “A Christmas Gift Memory” poetry contest
Sponsored by BJ Legros Kelley
Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021
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