I strategically place glittery footprints
indicating
Santa’s route
from the mantel
where bulging stockings hang
to the gifts
placed beneath
the evergreen boughs.
I nibble Santa’s cookies,
drink his milk.
With proof
of Santa’s existence assured,
I wait,
for Christmas to dawn.
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for Christmas to dawn.
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Keeping the smiles and magic alive
ReplyDeletePat, it always made Christmas so much more magical and fun seeing the kids faces light up with excitement when they actually "seen" the proof. After all, seeing is believing! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI like how you turned the old stand-by of kids waiting up for Santa on its ear. This is a sweet tale of a parent's careful preparations for her children and her shared excitement on Christmas Eve.
ReplyDeletecynk, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Fortunately both of my kids are past all this added extra work :), but I did it happily to keep the magic alive for them. It was worth it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteMy thoughts are the same as Cynk. A meticulous parent, with an eye for detail. Sharing in the fun and excitement, making sure the magic is real :)
ReplyDeletedashkal, that is what it is all about! I am so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI probably would've done that too if I'd had kids.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, it really makes it special for them...and everyone! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAll in parents' Christmas day.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece
Ruby, since my daughter was born and then my son I have realized how much work goes into making Christmas special and joyful for everyone. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteVery clever.
ReplyDeleteRanu, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI'll have to remember this for when I have kids.
ReplyDeletehypotheticallywriting, they will LOVE it! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteYikes, the Santa secret is out. But very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, technically the secret is still kept for the little ones. :) Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥ I am so pleased you liked it!
DeleteAha! What all parents have to do to make it magical for kids! Good one, Kathy :)
ReplyDeleteShilpa, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAll that evidence and still they doubt :) Lovely Haiku, Kathy!
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, when they are young enough..they believe! Thanks so much for stopping by. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story! ♥
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