Under the Tree

Under the Tree, Santa in flight
Gifts being shared, so much delight.
Such a joyous, fun time of year,
So much giving… holiday cheer.
Blizzard in my, stomach all night. 

I hope Santa gets my gift right,
I have been good, and do not fight.
In the morning, will it be here
Under the Tree.

On Christmas Day, eyes touched by light,
Oh that gift would be a sweet sight.
Did Santa come, with his reindeer?
I’m in jitters, will it appear.
Then I see, a shiny new bike
Under the Tree.



By: Greg Stanley

For Cyndi’s “Gifts Given, Gifts Received” Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM
so we were as children!Thanks for all your nice comments. Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Very exciting work that you have penned..Congrats on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Congratulations on your win in ~Cyndi's~ "Gifts Given--Received" contest Greg. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations on your HM Greg. Enjoyed
Poet Avatar
January 4, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Very nice write here Greg.Congrats on your win.
Susan Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 6:25 AM
love how you wrote it from a child's pov. the rationalizing/questioning in his head was cute. a good entry for the contest :)
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