Monday, 26 November 2012

Waiting For Santa In Our World

'TWAS THE MONTH before Christmas when all through the mall little children were gathering to see Santa Claus at a brightly decorated stall. The jolly old man who grants wishes kindly posed for a picture before returning to his big chair near where a lineup was building.

Although the Santa at my local shopping center had a delightful authentic flair, I wondered if the wavy locks under his cap were real and if curious children would tug at his hair.

A break in the weather was granted later when I went to Crescent Beach for a walk. The steady rain had washed the sky a clear blue.

Clouds of white flowed like the curls on Santa's head ...

and made watery reflections that tugged at a forgotten time in my childhood when I knew that wishes came true.

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15 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirl26 November 2012 at 06:53

    The Santa t your mall looks suitably jolly. How kind of him to pose for you.

    The blue sky looks wonderful. Do you think if I ask Santa politely that he'll send some blue skies to central Ontario? :))

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  2. RURAL 26 November 2012 at 07:58

    Santa looks so cute, and his beard looks real.

    Loved seeing the glimpse of BB Books behind him...sigh miss my old stomping grounds when I read your posts.

    Jen

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  3. Carver26 November 2012 at 10:13

    Classic Santa. Beautiful shots of the clouds and water.

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  4. Black Jack's Carol26 November 2012 at 12:08

    I loved the connection between Santa's curly white locks and those fluffy clouds, Penelope. My sister was the one who always wanted to pull the beard and check the hair under the cap. I was a bit too shy. Wasn't it wonderful to finally have some blue skies lately? I guess that's one wish that came true :)

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  5. colleen26 November 2012 at 12:15

    What a great Santa! I have Santa on my blog too and a line from the same poem.

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  6. Sylvia K26 November 2012 at 12:20

    Oh, yes! I love the connection between Santa's white locks and the clouds as well!! How fun!! Delightful captures for the day!! Thanks for the smiles!

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  7. Anna26 November 2012 at 12:29

    Great post and I love the Santa, Penelope!
    And I love the views... lovely blue skies with beautiful clouds...
    Warm greetings, Anna :))

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  8. Fun6026 November 2012 at 12:36

    I think his beard is real. It certainly looks good enough to be real.

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  9. Stephanie26 November 2012 at 12:41

    Love the blue sky with the fluffy clouds reflections.

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  10. Unknown26 November 2012 at 13:31

    Nice to see the sun!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. eileeninmd26 November 2012 at 14:14

    Love the Santa, he has a jolly face! The shots are the beach are nice, looks like a beautiful day to be at the beach!

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  12. Anonymous26 November 2012 at 14:55

    Can't wait for him to arrive !

    Thank you.

    Please have a good Tuesday.

    daily athens photo

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  13. Arija27 November 2012 at 03:52

    At a glance, at lest the beard seems to be real. Personally, I can't get my head around Christmas yet.

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  14. stardust27 November 2012 at 05:18

    I enjoyed your way of developing the content by association with Santa’s beard and the clouds. Being a Santa looks perfectly fit to this man with charming smiles, kind heart, and the white beard. Thanks for making us feel merry prior to the season.

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  15. Molly27 November 2012 at 06:12

    Great looking Santa... less than a month to go now... *sigh

    Mollyxxx

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