He Didnt Come

Oh, No

By Cathy DeslippePublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

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Cookies are placed on the table.

Letters to Santa were sent and mailed.

"OH NO," no return address.

Holiday

About the Creator

Cathy Deslippe

Catherine Deslippe

At the age of 7, I became an author. I am an international writer with many authors; all royalties went to cancer patients without insurance. I used to write to cope, but now I write to bring others hope.

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Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago
Lol, that's an 'Oh no!' indeed! Loved your Senryu!

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