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A Christmas Celebration
By: David L. Devaney
The children all were gatheringWith great anticipation
Chief Gary had invited themTo a Christmas celebration
He called his elves from cross the isle
Then lists were given outOf all the kids in Surfside BeachThe tall the thin the short the
stoutTheir numbers kept on growing
moreIt mattered not how much
For Gary and his helpers allWith joy each heart would
touch
One by one request’s would come Each child had a dream
Then magically the elves all sawThe morning sunlight stream
Onto this little Texas townNow full with fantasy
Where hearts on Christmas beat as one
Besides the Texas SeaAnd every child with a wish
Chief Gary would fulfillOn Saturday at Stahlman Park
He’d happiness InstillSo Merry Christmas everyone
From Gary and his crew We hope you find this coming
yearThat all your dreams come true!
‘Twas several weeks before the Christmas holidays……..
And the children of Surfside Beach were asking their parents for special gifts at Christmas time.
Chief Gary heard their cries and put out an “all call” for toys, and treats, bikes, and dolls, lego’s and c.d.’s, and cookies to eat.
“Call the schools, get the bus drivers, talk to the moms and dads, we have to get toys and treats for these kids ....otherwise, the children of Surfside Beach will be so sad!
Stockings filled with apples and oranges, teddy bears and monkeys too…Let’s not forget the hot chocolate, brownies, cupcakes, and gifts wrapped for each of you!
Christmas songs were playing and a movie was too! Sitting on the floor, anxiously waiting, the kids listened carefully to Christmas stories anew!
Excitement, anticipation, and smiles galore………it doesn’t matter where you looked that’s what you saw when you scanned the floor!
With a ‘Ho, Ho, Ho,’ and a ring of the bell Santa and Ms. Claus gave out gifts and wished each child well!
A Surfside Christmas By: David L. Devaney
With just hours till ChristmasIn Surfside I’m told
Great waves on white beachesDo treasures unfold
And the sea emerald greenDoes its beauty display
As the crabs and sea urchinsAll come out to playThe pelicans soar
To the tops of each duneAnd the winds silent whisper
As carols they croonThen the sunlight does sparkle
And bring forth the dawn
As the angels with stardustThrough the night move along Then the dolphins do glide
In the waves near the beachAs they’re chasing the redfish
All just out of reachAnd the children exclaimTo the fisherman there
There’s wonderment hereThat Surfside does shareThen as the tide settlesAnd turns back to sea
This day they call Christmas Begins happily!
THANK YOU!Many thanks to everyone and
each business that donated time, money, supplies, and their support for the success of this event!
It truly takes a village to raise our children and on December 7, 2013 we demonstrated our commitment, hearts, and values for all of the right reasons……our kiddo’s!