What I Want

my momma asked me
what do you want for christmas?
a backyard full of bees for me,
hands to wipe the river from your eyes,
wings from me to you to be free
diapers for the twins
and why do you want only bees?
because babies love honey
and baby Jesus will not be tempted to leave us.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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