The Day After Christmas

 

The day after Christmas this year, 2020.

No tree for me to take down, no lights

or holly around. Not a sprig of mistletoe,

no one underneath to kiss.

I believe in goodwill, gifting, and praise

every day of the year, and for everyone

a cup of good cheer—Black coffee instead

of spiked eggnog for me.

A measure of daily dust on the furniture

and randomly placed clutter stacked in

place of a tree.

I pat the dog good night, retire and turn

out the light. Joy to the World all, and to

all a good night!

As for the New Year, 2021, will there be

meaningful, needed resolutions? For Christ’s

and everyone elses’ sake should we survive

another year, there damned well better be.

                   -30-

Chris Hanch 12-26-2020