“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.
Dear Santa,
I really do need a new Barbie doll. Mum threw out mine.
Dear Santa,
I was dreaming about flying in the wind. My hair is flying and the sky is rushing by. Now that I’m thinking about it, I’m not alone, I’m on a horse.
Anyway, you don’t need to bring anything for David, my big brother. He slammed the door on Mum when she yelled at him that he was too young to go flatting.
Sorry to be bothering you at three in the morning, though I expect you’re used to being up all night, and I can’t get back to sleep. I have school tomorrow and I know the other kids are going tease me again. Bradley pulled my hair yesterday and said it was too long.
Dear Santa,
Could I have a horse for Christmas. There’s room in my backyard. No, make it a zebra. I like how their manes and ears stick up.
Dear Santa,
I thought I’d make sure you got my last letter, cos I don’t think I want the new Barbie now. It’s a zebra remember. Please!
Dear Santa,
I thought I should let you know I’ll be at another house this Christmas. My Dad’s house. Well, Alice’s house where he lives now. She’s kinda scary, even though she’s got long hair and pretty dresses.
Don’t forget Santa, I need a zebra. I’ve seen them on TV. They run fast when they’re being chased.
Love from Samuel Eastern, Dunedin
P.S. If you don’t mind could please ask the elves to put on my label, ‘Samantha’. Thanks.
©Bice Grace Lapin
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