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The Christmas Zipper

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The Christmas Zipper David J Walker That tool kit you gave me At two, Mom was meant to be a toy But made of real metal How did I know What to do with the saw That I called a “Zipper” Did I see Dad Zipping through boards? I only remember that your Sewing machine cabinet was Open and presented itself as A Christmas morning opportunity And after two short but damaging Zips that ripped a straight line in Drop leaf treadle cabinet table someone brought in a 2x4 which I soon lost interest in exchanging it for a screwdriver in the kit What could go wrong? What did you expect a boy to do At two With a brand-new zipper in hand On Christmas Morning

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Date: 1/2/2021 4:30:00 AM
So much fun to read and to visualize!
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Date: 1/2/2021 5:09:00 AM
Thank you, Caren. it's a fun Christmas memory. The first that I can remember.

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