sleigh me with holly-
festooned bouquet of
ruffled-candy carnations
and blood-red roses to
match metal runners…
though pine boughs dry,
love remains evergreen
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tempt me with dainty
toffee treats, dipped in
choice milk or dark, dusted
with crushed almonds to
tantalize taste buds…
crisp buttery crunch of
melt-in-your-mouth savor
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Full disclosure: toffee was gift from investment company and floral centerpiece from realtor who sold us our new home 🙂
a poem in my pocket 
Dec 20, 2022 @ 19:06:59
Those delightful distractions seem to be everywhere during the Christmas Season.
Dec 20, 2022 @ 21:43:26
Yes…all tinsel and twinkling lights!
Dec 19, 2022 @ 10:46:44
You had me at “sleigh me with holly-“!! What a very original pun ❤️ 🙂 Have a very Merry Christmas, Lynn!
Dec 19, 2022 @ 16:05:37
Merry Christmas, Dora…glad you liked it!
Dec 16, 2022 @ 21:39:13
Very tasty poem, Lynn. Congrats on the new home!
Dec 17, 2022 @ 08:35:27
Thanks for stopping by to sample, Lisa 🙂
Dec 17, 2022 @ 13:07:59
You’re most welcome. Happy Holidays, Lynne.
Dec 17, 2022 @ 19:54:29
Same to you and a Merry Christmas!