Today I left on a Christmas trail
Steered by my wild reindeer’s tail.
I met Santa on the way
Requesting Him just for this day,
‘Let me be the new Boss
In the spirit of the old Claus’.
Gently touching my head
In a velvety tone He said:
‘Can you enjoy the pain
And make deserts rain?
Will you laugh the fear
To make droughts cheer?
If love is your child
And the world your family
If on a barren pond
You can grow white lily.
You can be Santa and much more
Even the Heaven will open thy door.’
I stood in silence as Santa cried
Did i test the good man’s pride?
Knowing His tears to be beyond any price
I wiped His cheeks and His kind eyes.
My mission had failed; i got up to leave
When Santa caught me by my sleeve
With dimple in cheeks, His lips curled
His smile was the best gift in the world
He said as He jumped with joy:
‘My delightful young boy
You have made even Santa rejoice
And have left me no other choice
When i sleep, rest or go for a toss
You can take over as Santa Claus
Yes, my job has also got fun
For now take my red gown and run’.
As I kissed and hugged Santa goodbye
My reindeer didn’t move how much i try
I patted its back and gave it a bribe
Promising a place in Santa’s Reindeer tribe.
Awaiting my turn to wear the red dress
I promise you a – ‘Merry Christmas!’
VENKATESH 