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Letter to Santa

Sometimes it's not toys you desire

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Comment from Liz O'Neill
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You actually may be writing a Christmas Santa list expressing many readers' secret wishes. They may be stunned that you have actually said what the they subconsciously are thinking. Well done.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I got a lot of supporting and unexpected reviews with this piece. I didn't think it would go over so well. Glad to see I was wrong.
reply by Liz O'Neill on 28-Nov-2022
    ***smile***
Comment from susand3022
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Mia, is that who you are really? Racheal Roth?
Talk about a naughty letter to Santa! Someone isn't getting any presents. My goodness girl... what HAS been going on with you??? If this reflects the life you lead, you need a serious vacation. Do find a pretty place to sit and breathe for a while, take in the beauty of the world, away from the hustle and bustle of people. You'll feel better.
Susan :)

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the uplifting words. I am very blessed in my life and quite happy which makes it even more worrisome to some that I write such horrible things. To me it helps navigate the negative so I can put my best foot forward in the world.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
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If Santa could only fulfill this list the pay back would be too sweet!

Serve each of them right and maybe educate them on treating others better.

Better Christmas wishes seldom requested.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you for taking the time to review.
Comment from Sherry SG
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Potent. Pungent. Unapologetic. You give voice to our repressed dark side-- true horror!

I loved the dark twist on the Christmas theme.

I liked the contrast between "bound and gagged" and "my intent is not to be cruel".

But I felt that the words "empty plates" and "go hungry" were somewhat weak as compared to "bound and gagged" -- hence somewhat diluting the horror effect for me.

Good luck with the competition.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Okay that is good to know. I can see how those are seen as weaker. I wonder if I moved them before the "bound and gagged" if it would add more punch. Thanks for the idea.
reply by Sherry SG on 29-Nov-2022
    You're welcome. Yes, that could work :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Ha ha ha, you made me smile here and I think there are many who would identify with your words and wish that those we give us grief would get what was due! A tongue in cheek write and I enjoyed your humour here, albeit dark, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you so mucg.
Comment from lancellot
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Well, I'm not sure Santa will give you this one. But, I sure this person can make part of it come true with a little work. This is a nice free verse. It is good to read something different from the norm.

Well done.

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I was worried about posting it in the Christmas contest but it is nice to know it was enjoyed.
Comment from royowen
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I think you're better off asking God for these petitions, I've seen Father Christmas, I caught him delivering presents into my room at about 2.00 am Christmas morning when I was seven, Santa Claus is my dad, but I'm sorry, he died thirty years ago, well done, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2022
    Thank you.
reply by royowen on 28-Nov-2022
    Well done