Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Absolute Proof



    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.






20 comments:

  1. Keeping the smiles and magic alive

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    1. Pat, 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! ♥

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  2. I 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.

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    1. cynk, 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! ♥

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  3. My 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 :)

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    1. dashkal, 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! ♥

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  4. I probably would've done that too if I'd had kids.

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    1. JoJo, it really makes it special for them...and everyone! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  5. All in parents' Christmas day.
    Lovely piece

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    1. 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! ♥

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    1. Ranu, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  7. I'll have to remember this for when I have kids.

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    1. hypotheticallywriting, they will LOVE it! Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  8. Yikes, the Santa secret is out. But very nicely done.

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    1. Suzy, 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!

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  9. Aha! What all parents have to do to make it magical for kids! Good one, Kathy :)

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    1. Shilpa, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  10. All that evidence and still they doubt :) Lovely Haiku, Kathy!

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    1. jannatwrites, 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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