We are leaving the turtle in charge

I know Christmas looks different every year...  but this year it is way different.  More to learn.  Always more to learn.  We are leaving the turtle in charge of the countertops.

The kitchen is still

In the family room

In boxes.

The Christmas tree

(Artificial)

Is still

In the basement. 

Once finals and grading

Are done,

The tree will go

In the corner

Opposite the boxes

Of kitchen supplies.

The silverware will move

Under the TV

To make room for the tree.

I sit and write

In the raspberry chair.

At semi-regular intervals

I take time

To stick my fingers in my ears

Sing la la la

Then la la la

Again.

It*s seasonal,

Doncha know?

We will move the silverware

This weekend.

The countertops

Will be installed

When we*re in Florida

After Christmas.

The cat will spend the holidays

At the vet.

We are leaving the turtle

In charge.