flood

two days before
christmas
and i find myself
awash in plenty
for
my dear
mother-in-law
stocked my pantry
seriously stocked my pantry

two days before
christmas
and i find myself
awash in joy
for
hank played guitar
at church
last night
despite the chipmunk cheeks
of oral surgery

two days before
christmas
and i find myself
awash in love
for
jack can't help grinning
(a new tin grin)
over the presents
he's giving

two days before
christmas
and i find myself
awash in awe
for
the Word became
flesh
and made his
dwelling among
us

way-better-than-me writers. check them out:

Michelle at Graceful
Bonnie at Faith Barista
Dana at Bungalow56
Amber at (in)courage
Beki at The Rusted Chain