Eggnog 2003 (Poem)

Hearth beckons the warmth of this holiday
Nutmeg and gingerbread perk
The kettle rumbles
Roars
I rush from the couch
To take from the fire
Jazz circles stab the air
Nighttime and stars
Vanilla flavored
Recorded bagpipers
Strings
Trumpets
Each holiday its own
Plaid and gold wrapped on the mantel
Pine needles crisp
Loaded with red and purple charms
Sparkling white and gold
Milk strands of eggnog poured
Curtains drawn
Better to peep at snowdrifts
Angels
Bangled pillows. Kissing
As light snowflakes
Filter neck down
Teasing
Blistering
Circling up and twirling in
They land here
There
To cozy the season
Twilighting season’s senses
Of we who love