Santa Borrows a Helicopter

5 star Review

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5 Star Review

Reviewed by Melinda Facal for Readers’ Favorite

Santa Borrows a Helicopter is a joyful and entertaining children’s book by Regina Puckett. It is Christmas Eve and just as Santa is getting ready to deliver the presents, he discovers that the reindeer are not feeling well and will not be able to fly the sleigh. Mrs. Claus and many helpful animals, from mice and penguins to geese and a moose, try to help but Santa’s enormous bag full of gifts is too heavy for anyone to lift. All the animals’ efforts are endearing and amusing. Just when it seems that the sleigh might never make it off the ground, Santa has an idea that might save the day. Cheerful illustrations as well as the spirit of goodwill and merriment present among the characters create a festive story.

Young readers will be delighted by Regina Puckett’s Santa Borrows a Helicopter. This engaging story is filled with good cheer and holiday fun. Children will be captivated as Santa and his friends at the North Pole try to devise a plan to help Santa deliver gifts on this special night. Wondering what will happen and seeing the hilarious attempts made by the different animals will only add to the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. This whimsical tale shares a lovely message about helping others while capturing the magic and wonder of Christmas. Young readers are sure to request this story many times throughout the holiday season. This playful and uplifting story is a highly recommended read.

The Weight of a Nation

The Weight of a Nation

Regina Puckett

Beneath the shadow of her nation’s steeple

She offered her soul and life for her people

She stood steadfast without blinking when under fire

She showcased her example to encourage and inspire

She never stumbled when navigating life’s rocky ground

She took on the weight of a nation when she was crowned

Send in the Clowns

Send in the Clowns

Regina Puckett

Before everyone drowns

Please, send in the clowns

Someone sing a pretty song

Someone run ring the gong

Someone tap to the tune

Someone act the buffoon

Someone laugh away the pain

Someone dance out in the rain

Someone gather the loose ends

Someone collect the owed dividends

Someone spin out a better tale

Someone block out the bitter wail

Someone collect all of our wasted tears

Until these crumpled pages turn into years

This World Can’t Win

This World Can’t Win

Regina Puckett

Once I was brand-spanking new

My heart open and my soul true

But then hardships slapped me down

Until my willing heart started to drown

Until my once believing soul crusted over

Until my ever-pursuing spirit dove for cover

This world has done its best to rob me of me

But deep down I still know who parted the sea

Deep down I still hear his quiet but sure voice

And I know the world can’t rob me of my choice

It’s up to me whether I’m happy, sad, or forever lost

It’s up to me if I forget His Son paid the ultimate cost

So beat me up and try to steal my hope and joy

This world can’t win at trying to make me its toy

The Unwanted Guest

The Unwanted Guest

Regina Puckett

The unwanted guest kicks open your door

He punches the walls and paces the floor

He screams out lies and twists the truth

He even sorts through the sins of your youth

He pinches and claws each newly healed scab

He sneers at your dreams until they are drab

Your only hope of surviving is to kick him out

No one ever triumphs with a guest like doubt

Next to the Sea

Next to the Sea

Regina Puckett

As I walk along this craggy shore

My toes curl into God’s perfect floor

The wind blows His breath across my face

The waves sing about His love and grace

Seagulls glide beside the angels over me

Heaven is so near out there next to the sea

If I listen close enough, I can hear God speak

It’s the only place I don’t feel useless or weak

The Human Condition

The Human Condition

Regina Puckett

I am disturbed by the human condition

We are powered by lonely, blind ambition

We push anyone who stands in our path

Sharing isn’t included in our crazy math

All we can see is the bell to ring at the top

Once we start the race, we find we can’t stop

No one is allowed to stumble, grow old or fall

In this age, only babies are allowed to crawl

Numb

Numb

Regina Puckett

The world keeps knocking me down

It laughs as it watches me drown

Every single time I lift head my head

It fills it up all the things I should dread

Every time I run toward a spark of light

It covers up my hopes out of pure spite

Dreams feel out of reach and impossible

The obstacles are too high and uncrossable

Whatever I once had in me to overcome

Is now only something useless and numb

I Close My Eyes

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Emily

Congratulations to my granddaughter on graduating high school

Emily

Regina Puckett

Our Emily came into the world twirling

A beautiful brightness around us swirling

Emily encircled us in hope, love and laughter

She was a wave in the ocean we chased after

But then suddenly one day we turned around to see

Standing before us the woman she had grown to be

In the mere blink of an eye, a laughing baby no more

But instead, a woman poised to open her next door