one Christmas we splurged

rented a cabin in the mountains

pine trees and snow

the children were lost in a Winter Wonderland

sledding downhill, building a snowman

the snowball fights were a raucous event

we collapsed into making snow angels

decorating the tree with our own

we had brought from home

as the fireplace blazed away

it was when the children were dancing

with sugar plums in their heads

knowing Old Saint Nick would be there

we were reclining on the pillowed floor

the fire dancing in your eyes

i fully realized the wealth your love

had given to me

a wealth neither time or circumstance

could ever erase

enjoying my bacon cheeseburger, fries

a hand lights upon my shoulder

dear, she says, you look lost again

your mind is wandering i believe

Earth to my husband
turning to her, i never left, i reply
i still see that fire dancing in your eyes
a gentle smile appears upon her
love always knows where you are

3/6/19