My mother said
it only takes 3 pieces of tape
to wrap a present.
Or, maybe it was my dad.
He was always better at those things.
I’ve tried to perfect it,
but I can’t.
The corners aren’t crisp,
and the ends aren’t
cut straight.
It doesn’t matter, though.
The kids won’t care.
Just another reminder of my humanity
and our hasty anticipation
for Christmas morning.
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