Beyond Belief Poem by Jim Yerman

She crawled into her father's lap...her lips were quivering...
there were teardrops in her eyes
"Some kids say they don't believe in Santa...
they say it's all a pack of lies."

She looked at him with innocent eyes...
that snowy Christmas Eve...
and asked him quite directly...
"Daddy! What do you believe? "

"Oh, I believe in Santa." he answered,
"As sure as I believe in you.
I believe in miracles and Karma
I believe fairy tales do come true."

"I believe in love and friendship.
I believe in kindness and family.
I believe in God and fairies and angels
I believe in wonder and destiny."

"I believe a higher power created the planets...
the stars, the sky, the sun.
I believe in the spirit of love
I believe there's good in everyone."

"I believe we should listen to the animals
I believe there's magic in moonbeams
I believe that art is all around us
I believe in the beauty of our dreams..."

"As he looked down she was sleeping in his arms
which gave him some relief.
"And when I look at you." he whispered...
I believe I'm blessed...beyond belief."