The desert chill settles in my bones
Cacti blossoms under frost.
Chocolate hearts and peppermint sahuaro kisses
Cups over which steam dances
The caramel and mistletoe.
Solstice roses blackened in the fire and the
Moon wicked overhead.
Snap of starlight at the window
The violin polished darkly and
Espresso candle flickering.
Hot chocolate dusted over with chili
Ribbon and stocking and
The blue of the night garbed around you.
Merry Christmas in your traditional and untraditional celebrations!