December 5th

Tis the damn season To roll up your sleeves And to do the work you know you need Happy songs and garland strands For some are all fine and grand Facebook posts with doll-like children brag, "How much Happier are We! " If at times You feel empty and life, bland Know that everyone has been stuck in quicksand At one time or another The important task is reaching for a Hand So allow yourself this moment For it's all We have Caramel coffee and Christmas carols In the car Dress up the cats and hike a bit too far Your breath visible through a warm winter's scarf And search for something Not quite as far as you thought Happiness with all you've got