a solstice sunrise
followed by a Christmas star
800 years lit
the lights connect us
we live under the same skies
we live here. on Earth.
Meeting of Planets
Month: December 2020
Sparkle
finally, a grin
showing nine weeks of fixed teeth
with a shine of pride
From a Distance
ninety-minute drive
to drop off Christmas goodies
my forever friend
Christmas Traditions
they’re all grown up now
even their cookies have grown
in their perfection
Christmas Cookies
he’s no idea
what he’s got himself into
with these crazy girls
cookies are cookies.
we will cut, bake, decorate.
’cause it’s what we do.
arms, metal, ginger:
what is a holiday scent?
molasses. that’s it.
and soft-spun sugar
ready to perfect Christmas
with gingerbread sweets.
Venezuelan Pabellón Criollo
student recipes
for our final days of class
of this COVID year
COVID Birthday
ice-cold Tuesday night
(ice skating on a weeknight?)
icing on the cake
we must stay outside
we must wear masks, be cautious
we must learn to live
all out of the house?
all the teens out together?
all the miracles
the boy taught himself
the boy had never skated
my boy taught himself
Sirens Give Warning
a night of sirens
gives way to a pink sunrise
and everyone’s well
Never Gets Old
almost all love skis
and that’s enough for today
that, and fresh powder
The Tree Savior
some rough beginnings
can end in the perfect way
for a perfect day
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