that blue sky beauty
that draws the world to us
through transportation
bleeds through their smiles
their too-cold impatiences
their want for fire
Denver can bring it
can bring them all to glory
to what we could be
a cousin Christmas
lined up for birth order laughs
growing up too fast

nothing brings magic
like five lined-up granddaughters
ready for Christmas

Lucky Charms wins hearts
tolerant menagerie
of “starved” frenemies

ugly sweater pup
ready for holiday fun
as long as there’s food


my teen girls cherish
our holiday traditions
cookies. candies. love.
never a year missed
as friends and family take turns
giving all colors.




