i never cared for holidays much
in fact i found them depressing
but now how i crave the simple delight
of too much turkey and dressing
the warmth, the glow, the twinkle lights
all of which used to make me feel lonely
now shine brightly from the ceiling like stars
they make our house so much more homely
i rise from bed, led entirely by my nose
to the kitchen, alive with commotion
to be greeted with mimosas by my love
we cheers with our thanksgiving potion
it’s just us and the dog on this brisk november day
our families, far off in different directions
but a text, call, or facetime will make us feel close
(at least this way we can’t fight over elections)
i take a deep breath, and my body starts to slack
free from any work, stress, or obligations
before joining my dog on the couch she’s kept warm
(she’s truly the queen of vacations)
as the belcher’s serenade me, i smile to myself
thankful for this time to just be
as my dog licks my nose and my love tops me off
i’m grateful for chosen family
About the Creator
Marti Maley
Hi 🙂 my name is Marti. I am an artist and healer living in Alaska & Arizona. I believe in good coffee, chihuahuas, and mental health. I love connecting with fellow artists💛 @msmartimaley
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Comments (2)
A really lovely poem. Cozy and heartfelt, it captures the holidays in a unique way. 💐
Such a cozy poem! Bob's Burger's reference toward the end, right?