the saddest christmas morning news
the world was about to blow a fuse
and many spread good cheer
despite being on the verge of tears
i skipped the festivities
and yet it came to me anyways
"komodo dragon has virgin birth"
and other headlines crept in
solstice can not be avoided
the darkest night of the year
and the relief for the return of light--
even here in the desert
where often the dark cool night is welcomed
i had many gifts
that fell from the sky
we ate 7/11 pizza at 2 am
for christmas dinner--
but we had each other
under the covers
holding on for dear life
when the new year rolled in
and you woke me up
for a kiss--