Dear Santa
There is a rumor going around that you are a figment of the human imagination. I know this is not true because I have written you for six decades and, once in a while, you’ve given me most of what I asked for.
If you are not real, why is your likeness plastered on everything from billboards, to soda bottles, to cards and boxes? Further, I’ve seen you before Christmas. In fact, I saw you last night on top of someone’s roof with your sleigh, reindeer, and a huge bag slung over your back with my presents in it.
Oh, it was definitely you! Your skin is white, your hair is white, your beard is white. Although, one year I saw you standing outside the grocery store with a bell and a swinging charcoal-black pot. You had clearly been to the beach because you had a really dark sun tan. Don’t forget your sunscreen and sunglasses next time! Oh, it was clearly you — you did not fool me.
So the question is, are you fake? Someone started a nasty rumor and said you weren’t real. Since you and I know you are real, would you give the following gifts to all and prove you are the real deal?
The list:
- Housing for everyone, all over the globe
- Health Care for All: Teeth and brain health included
- Food of choice on every table
- All inclusive SNAP(food stamps)
- No cost taxi, bus, subway fares
- Free parking passes
It’s a lot to ask.
The first and most important thing is to fill your bag up with housing for everyone.If you do this, and I know you will, then the whole world will know you are not fake.
Thank you, Santa. I’m counting on you.
Angie Whitehurst, Artist/Vendor
