"SANTA CLAUS

         IS AT

          THE

         MALL"  
 

  by

  Dr. Claus

 

  Dedicated to:                 Christine

 


 

"Santa Claus is at the Mall!” My mom said nodding her head.
So I began looking around for a big man in red.

Together we were Christmas shopping at the Mall this day.
The thought of seeing Santa Claus made me happy and gay.

We turned a corner in the mall and we saw Wonderland.
Where holiday shoppers pass by with presents in each hand.

I was as happy as a happy kid could ever be,
And everywhere I looked there was so much for me to see.

All over the place Christmas trees were standing everywhere.
They gathered around Santa’s house not one of them was bare.

With ornamental Christmas balls hanging on every tree
Their wonderful rainbows of color were shining at me.

Each tree had red balls and white balls and silver glitter too,
And there were other colored balls including gold and blue

The trees appear to be covered with a million bright lights,
And some of them were blinking on and off to my delight.

These decorated Christmas trees had a very nice look.
A kind of scene I would have seen in a fairy tale book,

And sitting under all these trees there were presents galore.
If anyone had counted there were a hundred or more.

The Christmas presents were the prettiest I've ever seen.
Wrapped in the Yule time colors of silver gold red and green.

Attached to each of the presents was a beautiful bow.
And these presents where gently resting on white fluffy snow.

My eyes spotted St. Nicholas laughing in his big chair.
I was so impressed to see him I continued to stare.

The man who came from the North Pole was wearing a red suit.
He also wore a black belt buckle and a pair of boots.

On top of his head was a cap a very well worn hat,
And by the side of Santa Claus one of his reindeer sat.

His face was covered with white whiskers as white as could be.
He also wore a pair of glasses in order to see.

A red and white candy cane fence lined the way to his seat.
A royal blue carpet was rolled all the way to his feet.

Children and parents were both waiting patiently in line,
And directly ahead of me was a Wonderland sign.

I was not about to miss out on any of the fun.
So I let go of my mom's hand and I started to run.

I told her I would race her there but she gave me a frown,
And then in a very stern voice she told me to slow down.

Delighted by the Christmas spirit I made a mad dash.
But I tripped over my two feet and then I heard a crash.

I tumbled into a shopper who caught me by the hand.
He helped me get back on my feet and off to Wonderland.

I apologized to this man and I told him goodbye.
My mother crossed both of her arms and she gave me the eye.

I ran a little bit further and I jumped into line.
Besides butterflies in my tummy I was feeling fine.

My Mom stood next to me while I was waiting for St. Nick,
And two elves gave out candy canes for the children to lick.

The line grew shorter with each second it would not be long.
I heard a radio playing a Merry Christmas song.

My tiny heart started pounding so excited was I.
This was the first time of the year I'd look in Santa’s eye.

I squeeze my mother's hand real hard I squeezed it very tight.
The view of Wonderland to me was a magical sight.

I wondered if Santa would give me every toy I like.
But most of all I hope he knows that I can ride a bike.

I then remembered there was a paper in my pocket.
A long list of Christmas presents I was hoping to get.

I reached down into my pocket and pulled out my long list.
I held the piece of folded paper in my little fist.

A choo choo train; a bouncing ball; a rimble timble ton;
All of these toys were on my list and they were lots of fun.

I could slip it in Santa's pocket when he turns his head,
And hopefully he will read it before going to bed.

An excellent idea; even if I say so myself.
Maybe Santa could have my order made up by an elf.

Now long at last it was my turn to go see Santa Claus.
I hurriedly walked up to him without even a pause.

I put my list in his pocket as I climbed on his lap.
While trying to climb up his lap I pulled off his red cap.

On his forehead were wrinkled lines his eyes were big and wide.
A large sack of Christmas presents was right by Santa side.

Delightful as it was for me to see St. Nicholas.
A. jolly mood came over me and I gave him a kiss.

His whiskers tickled my small chin then he reached in his coat.
And low behold before my eyes he took out my small note.

A big grin came upon his face as he read my request.
He made me promise till Christmas that I would be my best.

I hesitated for a second then Santa said please.
So I agreed to be my best when Santa had to sneeze.

Saint Nicholas pulled out a handkerchief and blew his nose,
And as he did I just giggled and wiggled my small toes.

When he finished I whispered something into Santa's ear.
He asked me how long I was waiting and I said all year.

He said, “OK” and said my toys were next in line to wrap.
He handed me a candy cane and I jumped off his lap.

He pointed to my mother I knew it was time to go.
I said to Santa, “I love you.” He bellowed, “Ho Ho Ho!”

Turning around I saw my mom waving her hand at me.
How beautiful my mother looked next to a Christmas tree.

I walked away from good Saint Nick as I told him goodbye
My mom showed me a photograph of Santa Claus and I.

She gave me a kiss on my cheek and as we left to go.
I told her Santa promised this Christmas we would get snow.

My mom held my hand very tight as we walked out the mall,
And looking up into the sky I saw the snowflakes fall.

What a good sight this very night when Santa makes his call.
“A Merry Christmas everyone and peace on earth to all.”