Twas the Season of Crazy
of Merry and Bright
of Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls
and Oh, Holy Night
Children most unhappily dressed
as shepherds, Mary and Joseph
Santa Claus outfits
Rudolph red noses
card to relations, treats to teachers
late nights for mothers
decorating, gift wrapping
while fathers? they slumber
a move to the desert
brings most welcomed relief
solstice bonfires, beach luminaries
green chile posole, chicken, or beef?
gift-giving is modest
a hug, an invite to dinner
have and the have-nots
are not a real thing here
no rush, no fuss
not fancy, no frills
best thing of all
no credit card bills
Christmas morning dawns
early and bright
no snow, no snow shovels
only sun and blue sky
we sip pinion coffee
as gifts are unwrapped
slide into a hot springs
then take a long nap
New Mexico Christmas
to give it a rating?
five stars on the google
come on down,
why are you waiting?