by Kushal Poddar
Member since:
January 19, 2008

THE THOUGHTFUL SANTA

December 29, 2008 09:52 PM EST (Updated: December 29, 2008 10:04 PM EST)
views: 200 | rating: 9.8/10 (34 votes) | comments: 43

 

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The Thoughtful Santa

His fingers ached when he left keyboard at last.

The message he has sent, albeit he does not

really believe- the man ever exists.

The frosted windows cannot prevent a lost

bird's forlorn hoots...

he opens the secret album.

The canopy of sadness is standing guard

at his winter holidays' lengthy noons.

 

On the other side a thoughtful old man ponders

on the mail.

What is to give a boy who doesn't

really believe, still sends a request

of peace, of a handful of dreams, of happiness?

What will Santa bring? His mom who has left the home?

His father's heart which has shared love with others?

A 'B+' on the report card which has been

forever downward since that eventful summer

from past, two years back?

Santa tries to pick one

and time crosses the threshold of seasons

in the boy's garden, pages from his album,

family photos fly to and fro....

© 2008 - All Rights Reserved Kushal Poddar

 

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Comments: 43

Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 29, 2008, 9:56pm EST
a true short story well written in a poetic form.Emotional piece,Poddar.
Heather M. Dec 29, 2008, 9:57pm EST
very nice
Alison H. Dec 29, 2008, 10:02pm EST
Heartbreaking.....most excellent
sally g. Dec 29, 2008, 10:02pm EST
very nice.
sally g. Dec 29, 2008, 10:02pm EST
Thanks for sharing.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Dec 29, 2008, 10:03pm EST
An interesting piece.
Angela A. Dec 29, 2008, 10:06pm EST
Holidays and pictures surely go hand in hand. Wonderful memories to last a lifetime.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Sandi S. Dec 29, 2008, 10:13pm EST
So sad, Poddar. :( I want his Mom to come back!
t b. Dec 29, 2008, 10:15pm EST
Sometimes it's better when the parent doesn't come back, for everyone.
Georgiana S. Dec 29, 2008, 10:15pm EST
From santa's perspective, interesting!
Elizabeth B. Dec 29, 2008, 10:23pm EST
that was good, thank you :>}
Kimberly Ripley Dec 29, 2008, 10:40pm EST
Santa's heart is certainly in the right place! I enjoyed this very much.
Rory H. Dec 29, 2008, 10:42pm EST
Good end
Sherrie H. Dec 29, 2008, 11:52pm EST
Ah, I love this one.
lynn a. Dec 30, 2008, 12:01am EST
This one hurts, Kushal, but is very understandable. I think you've done an excellent job of bringing out the pain in this.
Kim B. Dec 30, 2008, 2:04am EST
nicely done
KC Klein Dec 30, 2008, 2:54am EST
A soulful portrait.
JOHN BECK Dec 30, 2008, 2:57am EST
All too common and true. The Santa metaphor is so appropriate; the damage is done and there are no satisfactory solutions even for the best intentioned and in the best position, from outside the family, to help. Well done, Poddar.
Sue T. Dec 30, 2008, 3:19am EST
A sad situation now all too common. Well told, Poddar, I really like this ~ an emotional and beautifully crafted poem.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Dec 30, 2008, 3:33am EST
Very Nice Poddar. A reminder that the soul of a Santa lives within our hearts and we can and should step up to fill the voids that cross our paths.

You have so richly blessed us throughout 2008; may 2009 bring you many blessings of your own.
Linda T. Dec 30, 2008, 6:21am EST
very nice. Even when we no longer believe in miracles our heart still holds out a little hope.
Svetlana Goryacheva Dec 30, 2008, 6:58am EST
Excellent! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Kathryn E. Dec 30, 2008, 7:07am EST
So very nice, Poddar.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Dec 30, 2008, 7:16am EST
Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together
Yz S. Dec 30, 2008, 7:51am EST
Very poignant piece...good work.
Karen G. Dec 30, 2008, 9:25am EST
excellent, Podar
Nancy Biri Dec 30, 2008, 9:26am EST
Thanks for sharing
Elaine B. Dec 30, 2008, 11:32am EST
Very nice Poddar!
Denise C. Dec 30, 2008, 11:35am EST
Sad, but Santa probably ran inot that alot this year.
Susan Roberts Dec 30, 2008, 12:00pm EST
awesome!!
Howard b. Dec 30, 2008, 1:37pm EST
Very well written. Sad as the story is. Thank you for sharing
Deloris Wright Dec 30, 2008, 3:30pm EST
Thank you for this Christmas story.
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Dec 30, 2008, 3:47pm EST
Thanks for sharing Poddar.
rainne chandler Dec 30, 2008, 8:47pm EST
very nice
zale orcid Dec 31, 2008, 1:25am EST
What is to give a boy who doesn't

really believe, still sends a request

of peace, of a handful of dreams, of happiness?
What will Santa bring?

and of course the last line.
Elsie Duggan Dec 31, 2008, 2:02am EST
Beautifully written Poddar, a very thoughtful piece,
Shelbia C. Dec 31, 2008, 3:55am EST
Enjoyed it.
blaine d. Dec 31, 2008, 8:23pm EST
very well written, happy new year!
regina k. Jan 1, 2009, 11:10pm EST
love it
Felicia R. Jan 7, 2009, 6:17pm EST
Hello :o),

I just wanted to say I am finally going through what is now under 5,500 pieces of gather new mail that is in my inbox on here. So with that in mind I have finally come to a piece of mail that was addressed to me in regards this article submission you have created to share with the gather community. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your piece with us here at gather. :o)

And I hope you have a Happy New Year... in 2009 :o)
Michelle W. Jan 8, 2009, 10:23am EST
thought provoking!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !
Barbara B. Jan 16, 2009, 9:39pm EST
You certainly held my interest with this one dear man !!

Hugs N Love,
Barbie
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 21, 2009, 9:35am EDT
Beautiful post

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