Who is this man….

his beard so thick,

Placing a treasure in my palm

sweet hopes, a peppermint to lick.

Who is this man soliciting joy?

promising peace on earth,

or perhaps a toy?

Who is this man….?

Who threw coins to the poor;

In a red velvet snow-trimmed suit,

Preferring chimney to door?

Who is this man?

bringing the song of elves and trains,

In a wink he summons snowflakes,

holds back the reins,

Who is this man….

teases the darkness to fade,

…..finds the long lost child inside,

And asks for nothing in trade?