A Flash fiction with warmth and reality, on mixed-up families, growing up, gender identity – and Santa Claus:)
“There’s no limit to how much you’ll know, depending how far beyond zebra you go.” Dr. Seuss
Dear Santa,
The new TV you brought us last year is great. Dad and David love watching sports on it, and me and Mum, like the nature channel. Dad said to write you with my Christmas wish. I mean what I want for this Christmas, even though it’s only August. He told me to stop going on about wanting Holiday Barbie, but I only have My First Barbie that Aunty Kath gave me. She took me to the movie too. All the Barbies were so cool! Mum growled at her when we got home, but Aunty Kath just winked at me and told Mum to get over it.
⏰ 2-3 minutes
Bice Grace Lapin 