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Thursday, September 3, 2026

THE SKEPTICS KADDISH W3 # 227




i saw the presents
hidden in  nana's wardrobe
santa gone for good

still feel a bit sad
a sad memory because
i loved santa claus

kept it a secret
no one knew i knew did not
want to spoil christmas
 





5 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for joining Rall. I loved your triple stanza. And that.moment Santa loses his mystery can be traumatic for some children. 😆

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  2. Rall, it is always a surprise when we realize that Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the tooth fairy aren't real...

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  3. Santa didn't come the year my dad left, I thought I had done something very bad that year, just shows we should take care how children "find out", as we unintentionally create trauma 💞Suzanne

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  4. hi, Rall❣️

    Just wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted by our beloved Reena, is now live until next Monday:

    W3

    Enjoy!

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  5. Rall, I love how “no one knew i knew” captures the tenderness of a child keeping Christmas magical for others even after losing a little of that magic herself!

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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