I hear the merry jingle bells,
How joyfully they call!
Reminding me of Santa Claus,
As snowflakes softly fall.

A Mr. Snowman I will make,
A large one, very high,
While visioning a bearded man
With reindeer that can fly.

Jet engines aren't Sir Claus's style;
Of them he has no need,
Because, you see, his trusty sleigh's
Propelled by antlered speed!

His jolly laugh rings in my ear,
And I can hear him say,
"With visibility zero,
Rudolph will lead the way!"

I see the twinkle in his eye
As he prepares to leave,
With presents stuffed inside his bag
For children who believe.

Copyright © 1994 Ruth Gillis

First published in Oatmeal and Poetry,
November 1994

 

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