A CHRISTMAS POEM: GIVE SANTA A MEDAL

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The E-Sylum: Volume 15, Number 53, December 23, 2012, Article 27

A CHRISTMAS POEM: GIVE SANTA A MEDAL

Rich Jewell writes:

Here's a little Christmas poem I received from Joel Iskowitz (He did the Santa drawing, with a medal)! The poem was written by Dick Johnson.

It turns out Dick published this in The E-Sylum back in 2002. -Editor

Joel Iskowitz writes:

The drawing is my take off on an old Coca Cola ad with a classic Santa, which was illustrated by Haddon Sunblom. Dick just asked me for a quick sketch for the border of his Christmas poem for numismatists, so I borrowed and adapted Sunblom's old fashion, iconic Santa for this little poem. I can't imagine anyone wanting a copy of my take on Sunblom's Santa holding a medal, instead of a bottle of Coke, but I'll be happy to sign copies for anyone if they like.

BTW, it's difficult to tell whether the portrait on the medal is honoring James Madison, Howard Hughes, Kenny Rodgers or Hulk Hogan! That part is my whimsical completely original invention.

'Twas two days before Christmas,
And my gift list complete.
Save one so important,
It had to be neat.

The gift I was missing,
The one to be handy,
For the spirit of Christmas,
So good for the family.

For the jolly ol' man,
Who arrives Christmas night.
Himself good and generous.
Choose a gift that's just right!

He travels a great distance,
To bring everyone good cheer.
What kind of a present
Would Santa hold dear?

No gingerbread houses,
No frilly white blouses.
No Hansel, no Gretle.
Give Santa a medal.

No toys to construct,
No parts to assemble.
No bicycle to peddle.
Give Santa a medal.

No milk, and no cookies,
By the tree and the rest.
Give Santa a medal,
He deserves just the best.

His effort rewarded,
In a box with red bow.
Give Santa a medal.
He's our Christmas He-Ro!

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: GIVE SANTA A MEDAL (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v05n51a12.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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