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Video and text by Dave Bonta: vianegativa.us/2011/12/secret-santa/ Soundtrack is "Wrecked Effect" by Gonken, licenced Creative Commons Attribution: soundcloud.com/gonken/wrecked-effect
SECRET SANTA
In dark December, sink
into the memory of childhood
like a bog man into the peat.
Drink too much & sing.
Gather all your small griefs,
your long-bearded regrets
& grotesque humiliations,
dress them in red & set
them to hammering. This is
the season of fresh starts
& the slaughter of innocents.
Remember to cut air holes
in the top crust & don’t stint
on butter. Wear sensible boots.
Go out into the long night
& learn the names of the stars.