Eve Dreams
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!
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Bridgette
Oh, so stunning! I love the line “Solstice roses blackened in the fire and the
Moon wicked overhead”
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Bridgette!
Jeff Flesch
How wonderfully you bring together the desert sensations; the roughness, the gentleness, the waste, and the utmost splendor. Gorgeous poetry, Jaya! Wishing you a wonderful new year! 🥳💖
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this splendid comment, Jeff! Happy new year to you as well. ❤️
According to Chren
What a great poem for the holiday season! We hope you had a great Christmas.
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
A perfect poem for this Holiday season!
I join with cups over which steam dances 🙂
A warm hug.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Claudia!
Brendan
Dark spices rising from a roaring Yule log!
The Sicilian Storyteller
Lovely, Jaya! Merry Christmas! 💫
K.Hartless
Delightful. ❄️🔥🍷
haoyando
Haha, sahuaro is a new word to me. And also chocolate with chili. What a great combination. And soooo true that sometimes one feels that moon is a little wicked…
Jaya Avendel
Loving this comment. Thank you for sharing!
Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
You certainly captured many aspects of the season with this poem. Best holiday wishes to you!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Frank!
Jacqui Murray
Another wonderful poem, but you stopped me short with “Hot chocolate dusted over with chili” Chili? Hmm…
Jaya Avendel
Love that you loved that line, Jacqui!
Ka
Love these poems that delight all my senses. Happiest holidays to you, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much for sharing why you connected with this piece!
Michele Lee
Christmas, Sonoran style! 🌶️ Have a wonderful holiday, Jaya.
Jaya Avendel
Happy holidays to you as well, Michele!
Michele Lee
Thank you, Jaya. 😊
Captain Q
“peppermint sahuaro kisses” love the strange image that conjures up. Reminds me of home.
Jaya Avendel
Aww, love that this brought back memories!