Last night I saw something that
I’d never seen before.
This something that I’d never seen
was right outside my door.
It made me gasp aloud with shock
the moment that I saw it.
The something was so big and red
I couldn’t dare ignore it.
I quickly jumped out of my bed,
tip-toed across the floor.
I had to know about this thing
I hadn’t seen before.
As soon as I crept close to it
my heart began to race.
I saw the thing was not a thing
because it had a face!
My body shook from head to toe,
my mind was full of fear.
There was someone that I’d never seen
and he was very near.
I stared in shock at his red coat,
his boots of blackest black.
I saw the pompom on his hat,
the bulging big red sack.
And then I had to laugh out loud.
You know why, I’m sure.
That someone was not scary at all.
It was Santa that I saw.
© Kristin Martin 2012
This poem also appears on the website Australian Children’s Poetry as a Poem of the Day.
Dear Kristin,
I liked your poem because it was funny. I thought it was a monster but it was actually only Santa.
I don’t think I would go out of bed if I heard a noise at night but I would love to see Santa one day.
Cara
Hi cara,
Thanks for your comment.
I had fun writing this poem, hoping that people would think it was a monster at first, and then feel relieved, and maybe excited, when it was Santa.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
When i read the first 2 parts i thought i couldn’t read any more because it was pretty scary, but i did . The story was a mix of Halloween and Christmas. What gave u this idea Kristin. That was a pretty funny poem Kristin . The rhyming word and the title told me it was going to be a bit scary and a bit funny.
Hi Senehas,
I like that! A mixture of Christmas and Halloween! 🙂
I’m glad you weren’t too scared to finish reading the poem!
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
It was funny that the person that was scary was actually Santa!!! What gave you the idea of this poem!! This poem by reading it I know it is fiction because Santa doesn’t come when you are awake he only comes when you are asleep!!! Because Santa had come to your house I know you and your son had been nice all year!!! Loved reading that poem!!
Clara
Hi Clara,
Thanks for another lovely comment. I thought of this because I was playing with emotions- scary, and then excited and relieved. (And you’re right, it is fiction).
Kristin
Dear Kristen
That poem was very interesting!!! Your creativity is really really amazing! At first the poem was scary then all of a sudden it was SANTA! What a great poem Kristen.
From Thinara
Thanks!
Hi Kristin
Your poem was almost like connecting Christmas and Halloween together. Scary, then SANTA!! I loved this poem and it was very funny. Where did you get the inspiration for this poem from?
Tharusha
Thanks!
I don’t remember. I wrote this poem about 10 years ago.
Kristin
Hi Kristin,
At the start I thought it was a robber. But it was Santa. I have read lots of your poems and they are fabulous.
Thanks
Chenuli
Thanks Chenuli,
I’m glad you like my poems. Do you write poems? It’s lots of fun.
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I love that at the end it was Santa
Thanks Mia. 🙂
I was so scared at first, but it was all blown by it bing Santa. My favourite sentence was my body shook from head to toys.
Hi Connor,
I’m glad you didn’t stay scared. I had fun writing this poem. I wanted to scare people, but not for long.
Kristin
I got so scared I thought it was a monster but the picture at the end made me laugh.
Hi Sachini,
I’m glad my poem made you laugh. I hope you didn’t mind being scared for a moment.
Kristin
I thought the poem was really funny, i was scared till i saw the picture at the end and that mad me laugh.
Hi Blake,
Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry you were scared, but I’m glad it didn’t last long.
Kristin
That was a funny poem.
I think the boy was scared but after he saw Santa properly he laughed because he was happy!
Thanks Sanuli,
That’s a lovely description of my poem!
Kristin
Hi Kristin
I always wished that i could see santa clause. What a fun poem.
Thanks Zaynab,
I hope you get to see Santa this year.
Kristin
Santa is coming to town soon also love your poem.
Thanks Nae!
Once I heard something but it was only my mum.
🙂
Good way is celebrating Halloween and Christmas together. Love your new thinking and will ask my cousins to try this time
Thanks Dinethri!
That’s a funny combination of the festivals.
-Thisama
It’s like connecting Halloween and Christmas together! Scary, then SANTA!!
Tharusha
It’s like merging Halloween and Christmas together! I loved that twist at the end.
Thanks Thenumi!
I’m already excited for Christmas.
Cadence K
Nice one Kristin. Well done.
Thanks. Merry Christmas!
Ryan says 4.5 stars! Katy says 5 stars!
Thank you Ryan and Katy.
Dear Kristin
I read your poems. I like them. I like rhymes. I liked the one with green goo. This one is scary. You’re right, there is something scary about Santa. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Zanesh, I’m glad you like my poems. But Santa isn’t really scary.