Santa Claus was round
and red about the middle
white beard flowing
over straining buttons
held up by the joy
he brought.
I am no Santa
just an elder geek
white beard flowing
into my left ear
pushing my glasses
askew as I walk.
Beards are itchy
but necessary
I thought
at 20 below
until I scratch
my chin raw.
And grab the razor…
ml’25
(or maybe it was my ego watching children at the mall calling me Santa. Below is my usual Winter look…)
