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Another year,
Lovely, Christmas day.
Laughter was about.

“I’m opening!” One did say

“Wait up!” Another stated.
A tree sitting upon a mound,
Nicely bound with bows of ribbon.
Tasty treats were plated


For kids who take but haven’t given.
Opened boxes with their names
Red/white striped –


Candy canes.
Highest hopes...
“Really..?”
“I know you needed...”
“Socks... mum? Ouch.”
Thanking her politely -
Maybe not so much.
Amazing he disliked his gift
Sadness on the couch.


“It wasn’t Santa”
Salty was the child.

Expectant he -
Said to mum
“Please be joking.”
“Oh... um”
“...Ruined”
“...Thanks...”
“...So... Merry Christmas... ”

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