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Visits with Santa
At a Mall or a Fair
Are not an option for kids
Much to Santa’s despair
He consulted his family
To find a resolution
And to his surprise
They had a solution
Setting up his computer
With a program called ZOOM
Would allow each child a visit
From his or her room
A one-on-one visit
Would really do the trick
In making a connection
With good Ole St. Nick
Then news quickly spread
Throughout the nation
And the children responded
With joy and elation
But don’t be surprised
He may not look spiffy
Visits to a barbershop
Still seemed a bit iffy
Though his hair is a bit shaggy
And his beard needs a trim
He’s healthy and happy
And glows from within
Rooftop delivery
Is what he’ll provide
Dropping off gifts
Without going inside
Then the elf on the shelf
Will give him a hand
In filling the stockings
Throughout the land
Throughout the years
Santa’s seen his fair share
Of wars and disasters
But it’s hard to compare
Having your own world
Turned inside out
Leaving worries and fears
Despair and doubt
His message to all
Is to treasure each day
Enjoy every moment
At work or in play
Make this Christmas special
Keep all you love near
And know things will be better
This time next year
Joan “Nana” Crean
Edinburg, N.Y.
Joan Crean’s daughter and her family live in West Milford. Nana typically includes a poem as part of her Christmas cards.