pull down those stairs
dust off that tree
ribbons and bows
making believe
one last look
oh no
where are the keys
locked out of the house
loosing my glee
i kick over a box
with the nativity scene
holy wow
nothing breaks
and next to baby Jesus
my keys
cold and ashamed by now
even that bunch of old mistletoe
looks pretty good
is it really Christmas
oh yes i thought
cause its my lucky day
i believe
A short story of mine was included in an anthology of short fiction by fourteen of Port Town Publishing Company's authors. It is out of print and no longer available except as a download. Contact me at charlenetess@yahoo.com if you want it.
Be safe,
Karen
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Love Tinka
(((HUGS))), love and Merry Christmas,
Karla.
Haven't seen you 'round in a while--welcome home! :) Have missed you!