The children were sleeping near the tree in their house,
and everything around was as quiet as a mouse.
They wanted to catch Santa with their presents in his sack,
but couldn't wake up in time to react.
Finally, dawn came, and the children were awake.
They found their presents all wrapped and ready to take.
If they happened to wake while Santa was there,
since he didn't want to be seen,
he may have left quickly in fear.
So, sleep in your beds, and not by the tree,
and Christmas will be merry, filled with presents and glee.
