Believing In Santa
A poem inspired by Ada Limón
Apr 9, 2024
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…