Under the Christmas Tree

Under the festive Christmas tree Down there we lie, just you and me The lights have dimmed, but candles blaze In tranquil night, my arm you graze I lie still in this quiet night Passion shines there, in your eyes bright Your lips, they warm me with a smile You let it nestle for a while The colored lights on our tree blink How do they know, I'm on the brink? And then you love me, sweet delight All else just blurs away from sight No one to witness this exchange As your hands play emotion's range The fire gives that added glow I am adored, and this I know This Christmas, love has been reborn As new vows by our lips are sworn You touch my hair and plant a kiss Under the tree, I taste sheer bliss Eileen Manassian