The Singing Elf

I am an elf all alone in the dark
And I need to go home, for I fear,
Christmas might prove to be stark
Imagine no presents this year. 

For I have the list that Santa will need
If dreams are not to be broken,
And so, I must sing and to you I must plead
Lest this night might forever be spoken. 

Please help me, please help me, wherever you be
Help me get back, please I pray.
Please help me tonight then maybe I’ll be
Back home without further delay.

For I am so lost and yearning for home
To see Rudolf, Prancer and Dancer.
Through these snowy streets I continue to roam
Until somehow, I might find the answer.

They left me alone, all out in the cold
Thinking surely, I’d mounted the sleigh.
I’m hoping tonight that events will unfold,
Maybe Santa is passing this way.

Please help me, please help me, wherever you be
Help me get back, please I pray.
Please help me tonight then maybe I’ll be
Back home without further delay. 

I need a Samaritan on this Christmas Eve
A pure soul who is wholesome and good.
Someone who in Santa they truly believe
That my quest won’t be misunderstood. 

Please think on your children asleep in their bed
Sworn allegiance to Santa this day.
If presents are missing I fear and dread
Their belief in Santa will stray. 

Please help me, please help me, a plea from the heart
Please help me accomplish my goal.
Please help me, you kindred folk, help me depart
To join Santa today at the Pole!


The Singing Elf Poetry Contest
17th December 2019
Sponsor - Matt Caliri
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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December 17, 2019 at 6:52 PM
This was great... you are a gifted story teller... Ann
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December 18, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Thank you Ann...best wishes..Ron x
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December 17, 2019 at 5:23 PM
Loved the poem and the song intertwined. Really fun my friend. Best wishes in the contest.
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December 17, 2019 at 5:34 PM
Thank you Chris. Fingers crossed my friend. Always wanted to pen a song to be honest so I quite enjoyed this. Best wishes...Ron :)
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December 17, 2019 at 5:05 PM
I enjoyed this very much. Well done. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the contest Ronald
Thompson Avatar
December 17, 2019 at 5:06 PM
Thanks Greg. Best wishes..Ron :)
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