Dear Santa,

my wish is for every child to have a Merry Christmas

                

 

 

 

Dear Santa,

 

I won’t be home this Christmas; you’ll see the house is dark

I’m in the tiny tent on the corner in the park

We don’t have Christmas lights or a Christmas tree

If it’s not too much to ask, would you please look for me?

 

I’ve made a little list for my brother, mom and dad

I’m not asking for much, but mom’s been awful sad

I know she misses home and her friends, I suppose

but you will make her smile, if you bring her a red rose

       

Daddy brought her roses a long, long time ago

but they’re hard to find in the ice and snow

Daddy never asks for much, he’s harder to buy for

and since he lost his job at the hardware store…

 

He’s been a little grumpy, but he’s really very nice

Don’t put him on the naughty list, check it once or twice

And please help him find some work…any job will do

If one of your elves is tired, he could work for you!

 

Then there’s my brother Sam, he’s only three years old

so he gets scared in the dark and sometimes he gets cold

I think he would really love a cuddly teddy bear

and I’d like one Santa, if you have one more to spare

 

Merry Christmas Santa, thank you for all you do

I know I’ve asked you for a lot, but I believe in you

I hope it’s not much trouble, to find me in the dark

Remember, I’m in the tiny tent on the corner in the park

 

 

Love, Sarah

 

Author's Note

This is a re-write of a poem I posted last year. I thought it was worth reposting as a reminder our homeless population is growing and an alarming number are children. There are many charities such as Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, the Goodwill and the Salvation Army that need volunteers. Whether it’s donating food or a gift, giving your time, saying a prayer, or sharing a smile…it all makes a difference ~
Happy Holidays to you and yours. :) Julie

Reviews

[Esther Kirsten]

This is a powerful write Julie, heartbreaking but so real. I live in a country where every traffic light has someone asking for something to eat and our homeless camps are growing by the day. The hollow and emptiness in the eyes is what make me sad, you can see they have lost hope. Blessings to you.

[MsJewel]

our homeless population is growing everyday. It saddens me that so many are children. Thank you for your kind, compassionate words. :) Julie

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Very sad, but also true situations, at Christmas we have to think about this people who haven't a roof above their heads. Great poem. Julie :) Rudi

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Rudi :) Julie

[ANTO]

Julie this was such a hard-hitting poem - the iron fist in the velvet glove. I could hardly look at the photo - ashamed at what our societies have become.
Above all - it makes me want to give more.
Thank you for that.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words. I volunteer for a few organizations and it seems as though there are less volunteers every year and more in need. Thanks again for your kindness and Happy Holidays :) Julie

[onceloved]

Thank you Julie for sharing this re-write with us it was so beautifully written because it come from your heart for others who would go out without a gift from others and a Happy Holidays to you and yours too. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Happy Holidays Larry :) Julie

[wordman]

and thanks to our grocely over paid and over rated government we have a lot of those tents
you made a great point here

[MsJewel]

thank you Ron :) Julie

[Matching Socks]

This breaks my heart, wonderful job highlighting such a sad issue.
We should all open our hearts and wallets to give a little.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ana. If everyone that could give a little bit, maybe just their time, it would help so much. There are more little Sarah's every year. It is heartbreaking.
Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

A very sad poem. It is a realistic poem for many. I'm glad there are organizations that help the kids and the parent. They are needed. When you are poor. You learn to accept it. Thank you for sharing the powerful and needed poetry for Christmas.
Coyote

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Julie.