Christmas Gifts (NOT)

Under my tree on Christmas morning
I found a lump of coal
And I just don't understand it
It's been that way since five years old.

My mommy told me Santa gives
Presents to those who are good
I have always tried my best
To help out those in the neighborhood.

Mommy says that breaking windows
It is not a wonderful thing.
But I think the crashing glass
Kinda sounds like angels' wings.

Chasing cats around the neighborhood,
Mommy says it is mean.
But I like the sound they make
When caught by the tail and they scream!

I don't understand when at the town supper
Everyone they got so mad
Putting ice cream in the chili
Should have made everybody glad.

Trying only to get the newspapers closer
And through the window they would be.
But I guess some folks didnt like it
I don't know why they fired me.

Maybe next year it will be different
I will try harder for the next time.
And maybe if I try harder to help my neighbors
Santa will become a friend of mine.

© By Pauline Hamblin