Every family has its dance. After over twenty years I am still learning the steps of my beloved's family. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah.
Here in Florida
I come and go
Do what I can
Take a break
Then disappear.
Then reappear.
Here in Florida
A party means figuring out
How to fit the same eleven people
Around the same table
As last year
And the year before.
A party means
Appetizers of olives and cream cheese
Figured out
Three hours ahead of time.
It means
Lost Christmas gifts
For those who celebrate
Hanukkah.
Here in Florida
I figure the same things
Every year.
I come and go
Do what I can
Take a break.
Then disappear.
Then reappear.
