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A CHRISTMAS WISH by RAY CLARKE ROSE

First Line: O, SANTA CLAUS! I ASK NO TOYS
Last Line: THE GRACIOUS PRESENCE OF A FRIEND.
Subject(s): CHRISTMAS; FRIENDSHIP; GIFTS & GIVING; SANTA CLAUS; NATIVITY, THE; NICHOLAS, SAINT;

O, Santa Claus! I ask no toys
Such as suffice for grown-up boys;
No rings or smoking-jackets fine;
No presents of cigars or wine;
No pillows of unique design.
I do not ask for bonds or stocks;
For chased and gilded mantel-clocks,
Nor even fine embroidered socks.
I only ask that you will send
The gracious presence of a friend.



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