“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.”
― Bob Hope

Frosted mornings,
decorations brought down from the attic,
snow on the hills and wrapping gifts
lists made, and lasagna making,
making enough to freeze for later
a cougar in the neighborhood,
that just won’t go away
walking in pairs,
text messages to keep us all informed
good books, slow dinners, poetry
and hope.

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