THE MAGIC GIFT by Russ McKay

Posted on December 13, 2014
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As Santa returned from his worldwide tour

Mrs. Claus met him at the Polar front door

“You look tired my Dear more than last year

I hope all went well and I’m glad you are here!”

“May I get you some tea or a sandwich to eat?”

“No…I’m full of cookies and I’m dead on my feet!”

As Santa rested in his big easy chair

He noticed a large package…”What is that there?”

“Did I not gift some girl or some boy…

A small child that I’ve failed to bring Christmas joy?”

“No Dear…not at all!” Mrs. Claus then replied

“It was brought by someone who left it outside!”

The tag said ” To Santa…Father Christmas…St. Nick…

And whomever left it was quiet and quick!”

“Ah that I was as quiet and quick as before

I was almost seen at three houses or four!”

“Perhaps I’ve gotten too old for this task

Each Christmas I wonder…Will this be my last?”

“Well it would be nice if you were younger that’s true

In just one evening there’s so much to do!”

“But open your package it’s your first present ever!”

“No one sends Santa a present…no never !”

Santa ripped the gift wrapping off like a child

Excitement danced in his eyes like fire wild

Then suddenly a great light shone from within

The gift was so bright it made the sun seem quite dim

And after a minute the light quickly went black

Knocking Santa over, he lay flat on his back!

“Oh my Dear are you all right…

That package had an unworldly light?”

Santa leaped high up…two feet off the ground!

“Yes Dear I think…I think I’m all sound”

“What?…Did you see that…did you see what I did?”

“I jumped off that floor like I was a…kid!”

“Oh yes Dear I saw that and you look younger too!”

“I feel full of life and…well…I feel NEW!”

And then Santa kissed her as they both shed a tear

“I’m so excited I can’t wait for next year!”