Believing In Santa

A poem inspired by Ada Limón

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Photo by Alicia Slough on Unsplash

When I was younger, I believed in Santa. But when most kids told their parents they knew such a man didn’t exist, and it was mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, or their great Aunt Sally putting their presents under the tree, I just kept quiet. I bit my tongue and nodded in agreement when they revealed the secrets of Christmas magic. Did I believe a jolly old man in a red suit was coming…

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Megan Minutillo

Essayist, poet, and theatre producer. I write stories about self-awareness, IVF, and finding your footing in life’s messy moments. Instagram: @meganminutillo.