Do you feel
The coming tide
Pulling us out
Away from shore?
Do you feel the raindrops
Pelting my head and shoulders?
The candy canes
Are hanging on the
Christmas tree.
The egg nog
Is in the fridge.
The presents are wrapped,
The house is decorated,
And I’m taking less Prozac
So I don’t get manic
Next week.
Soon to come,
Visits with friends
And family.
Parties and church,
Luncheons and dinners.
Cookies and milk,
Next to the fireplace.
I’m saving up
To buy gas.
Looking forward
To celebrating.
Jingle bells!
Stumbling along the sidewalk 