Snowflakes softly falling > Upon your window they play > Your blankets snug around you, > Into sleep you drift away. > > I bend to gently kiss you, > when I see that on the floor > there's a letter, neatly written > I wonder who it's for. > > I quietly unfold it > making sure you're still asleep, > It's a Christmas list for Santa > one my heart will always keep. > > It started just as always > with the toys seen on TV, > A new watch for your father > and a winter coat for me. > > But as my eyes read on > I could see that deep inside > there were many things you wished for > that your loving heart would hide. > > You asked if your friend Molly > could have another Dad; > It seems her father hits her > and it makes you very sad. > > Then you asked dear Santa > if the neighbors down the street > Could find a job, that he might have > some food, and clothes, and heat. > > You saw a family on the news > whose house had blown away, > Dear Santa, send them just one thing, > a place where they can stay." > > "And Santa, those four cookies that > I left you for a treat, > Could you take them to the children > who have nothing else to eat." > > "Do you know that little bear I have > the one I love so dear? > I'm leaving it for you to take > to Africa this year". > > "And as you fly your reindeer > on this night of Jesus' birth, > Could your magic bring to everyone > goodwill and peace on earth". > > "There's one last thing before you go, > so grateful I would be, > If you'd smile at Baby Jesus > in the manger by our tree." > > I pulled the letter close to me' > felt it melt my heart. > Those tiny hands had written > what no other could impart. > > "And a little child shall lead them," > was whispered in my ear > As I watched you sleep on Christmas Eve > while Santa Claus was here. > > Author Unknown