The mall was packed with shoppers thronging into the mall all the old and young blocked my mission and destination; Santa photo shoots with kids, moms and dads, photographer, director; Christmas music barely heard above the noise.
I was not to be deterred!
Bundled with all things winter,
I dared to stop and regroup
Toque and mitts stashed in my cart
I navigated toward my treasures
for just a few more decorations
so I followed my list ~ almost ~
then retraced my steps
past the milling crowds,
and Santa posed and posing
til I approached my welcome escape.
Coat, toques and mitts back on
the noise and bustle of the mall behind me,
the frosty breath of bracing, cold air
revived me for the short bus ride home.
“Xmas Trivia: Before it became a major shopping holiday,
Christmas is believed to have had a “religious” meaning.”
~ Andy Borowitz
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