This poem was inspired by a real life event. I took my family to Montgomery Mall and was approached by one of Santa’s photography helpers. The elf asked if we wanted our picture made. I said I didn’t have money for pictures. Santa motioned for us to join him anyway. And away we went . . . for
A Visit with the Last Santa Claus
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