the loneliest Santa in the mall

there are no children here
at 11 a.m.
all the grownups are busy
with money to spend
he sits by himself
just watching them all
he's the loneliest Santa in the mall

he's ready for photos
all those portraits to snap
of every sweet child
he holds on his lap
he wants to hear wishes
about teddy bears and dolls
he's the loneliest Santa in the mall

          and all the adults
          are unaware
          the go on with shopping
          and forget that he's there
          sometimes he's so lonely
          he just wants to cry
          but this weekend he'll be
          the most popular guy

with children of all kinds
kid of every age
and Santa will be
sitting there, center stage
with cheer and best wishes
for one and all
no longer the loneliest Santa in the mall
he'll be here all week
if you happen to call
he's the loneliest Santa in the mall