A Walmart Christmas

Standing in line
behind a father and
his little boy
waiting to reach 
the register
Nancy hears something

she hasn’t heard  
on television, 
Facebook
or Twitter
where every day 
she learns 
something new.

The little boy
looks up at his father 
and asks if what
another boy said 
on the playground 
is true—that 
2,000 years ago 

Santa Claus was born
on Christmas Day so 
that’s why everyone 
goes to church
and prays for him.


Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace