I hear the merry jingle bells, How joyfully they call! Reminding me of Santa Claus, As snowflakes softly fall. A Mr. Snowman I will make, A large one, very high, While visioning a bearded man With reindeer that can fly. Jet engines aren't Sir Claus's style; Of them he has no need, Because, you see, his trusty sleigh's Propelled by antlered speed! His jolly laugh rings in my ear, And I can hear him say, "With visibility zero, Rudolph will lead the way!" I see the twinkle in his eye As he prepares to leave, With presents stuffed inside his bag For children who believe. Copyright © 1994 Ruth Gillis First published in Oatmeal and Poetry, November 1994

 Also see " A Child Shall Lead" at Mom's Place
6 October 2003.  Updated 13 Dec 2021
The painting used to create this set is called "There really is a Santa!"
by Tom Sierak.  Used with permission.
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