So Why Do We Poem by margaret haig

So why do we teach our children that to a stranger please stay away,
Please don't talk to them, Or trust as they may take you away;
Yet! To this man in a red suit who we see at Christmas time each year,
We encourage to talk to, to sit with them, Even allow them near.

So why do we teach our children, lies, And trust, and deception,
For the one in the red suit, That a man goes on a sleigh, is misconception;
How can one actually lie, that this one travels round the world in one night,
God teaches us to be truthful, and to believe in this thing is not right.

So why do we teach our children to accept, the devils trickery,
Has everyone gone mad, and forgotten this man in a red suit, is silly;
How can anyone get down a chimney, when most homes have none,
Let's start saying sorry to the Lord, for this wrong that we've done.

So why do we teach our children, to trust and believe a lie,
What about the Good Lord, we have forgotten Him oh why?
Teaching this thing even in Sunday school each year,
By having a party, And bringing this man, without any fear.

So why don't we teach our children, the wise men gave gifts to Him,
And God gave the greatest gift, Jesus, to rid men of their sin;
So let's get on our knees, and to God please humbly say,
I'm sorry dear Lord for teaching them, as you to the Lord Pray.