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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Undelivered Letter to Santa (Burns Stanza, or Standard Habbie)

Dear Santa,

This time of year threads worry so
I cringe upon the season's glow
Fear of presents lost in spacial flow
High expectation's plight
With dreams of pricey "Apple" -oh!
Flying doubt through the night

That money will appear in time
To fill the tree with gifts sublime
And satisfy the kids' dreamtime
Won't you help me, Santa?
Or I might find myself in grime
To fill your shoes, Santa.

With love,
laurie kolp

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Prompt inspiration: Kerry's Mini-Challenge for Sunday at Imaginary Gardens with Real Toads
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18 comments:

  1. Kerry O'ConnorDecember 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    A delightful piece for the season, and one that must speak to every parent's worried heart. Lovely.

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  2. Mary B. MansfieldDecember 18, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    As a mom to a kid who still believes, I totally relate to this. Nice one!

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  3. hedgewitchDecember 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Very clever use of the letter form, making it to Santa. Kids today have so much pressure from the media to want want want things--hard as a parent to cope.

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    You nailed the form, kiddo.........so well done!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    let us know if he answers...

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  6. Maude LynnDecember 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Ain't that the truth!

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  7. Brian MillerDecember 18, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    ha lots of pressure this time of year...we just took christmas to a single mom and her kids...thanks for the thoughts and prayers as well on gramma...she finally went in at 735 pm...

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  8. EllaDecember 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Great job I love it

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  9. Kay L. DaviesDecember 19, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Santa, tell me what to do
    I have no hope of following you

    Very difficult situation for parents, this time of year. What to do, what not to do, how much to do.
    The time of year when I'm glad I'm not a parent.
    K

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  10. Rinkly RimesDecember 19, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Very timely and well-written.

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  11. Jae RoseDecember 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I am sure someone with a beard will offer you some dollars..I am not sure if adults get away without paying interest though.darn it..another funny, clever and warming piece..Jae

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  12. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    It's tough to live up to expectations in this economy. nicely said.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    nice holiday cheer and fun

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  14. S.E.IngrahamDecember 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    nicely done - I love that you've used the letter form also ... and like others who've commented, reflected the frustration of so much "want" ... without too much bitterness

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  15. Susie ClevengerDecember 19, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love this fun peace..hope Santa comes through for you. :)

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  16. Rachel HoytDecember 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Fantastic letter! I wish every child's tree was filled with presents... well maybe not FILLED, but you know what I mean. :)

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  17. Brother OllieDecember 20, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    yes on the money...ain't that the truth

    Merry Christmas L.

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  18. Celestial DreamzDecember 20, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    oh I can so very well relate to this ... and a brilliant dealing of the form ... :-)

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