Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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A New Perspective on Santa. This is a saga told to me by my son, Pierre. Rowan, my grandson, was being initiated Into the stories of Santa Claus and From where some presents come. After a few tales of initiation, Rowan became emotional-- Noncooperative, crying, and with belligerent behavior. Both parents were clueless as to why. After a time, it was slowly revealed That the concept of Santa coming down the chimney Created a disturbing thought of a stranger-intruder. This might be because of all the news Of violence surrounding us? This imagined intrusion outscored The thought of incoming presents! Frank Maurer 25 December 2023 2000 Hours.