Twas the night before Christmas and homemade music filled the air
The words were in Spanish, but I didn't care. Tambourines were shaking, people were clapping Elena had a textured bottle on which she was tapping These people who are singing I just met today They are in-laws of Horge, a friend from back in the day They've invited me in to share in their big feast There was shrimp, ham, and cheese, 8 types at least I needed the nourishment, cause the day'd been a long trial My flight back from Africa to Spain had been delayed quite a while A day spent stranded in airports left me tired and beat But I perked right up when I saw the plates of meat A toddler runs rampant, the house is full of great spirit The impromptu singing's so loud I'm sure the neighbors hear it The joy in this family is so plainly clear It's the perfect expression at this time of year And I find myself thinking, about Della of course And that familial joy of which she was the source I won't lay it all out, all my thoughts good and blue If you want that kind of stuff, check out last year's haiku So now I lay myself down for some much needed rest In a guest room far away feeling both sadness and blessed The sadness, that's clear, I'm sure it'll always be there The blessing are this evening that I was lucky to share I hope your blessings feel bigger and you have no cause for sorrow So you can fully enjoy the big holiday tomorrow So as I drift off to sleep, here on the Spanish coast I wish a Happy New Year to all and Merry Christmas to most |
Saturday December 25 2021 | File under: holidays, poetry |
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