Noel

noel breathed the birds
through the frosted skies
while I wandered through

the Christmas tree stands
living on the scent of pine
next to the thrift store,

its necessary discounts.
I'm still in Christmas land I thought
noel

and still alive I roam
from field to field
beside the interstates of winter.

noel.
to invisible bells and their merriment
within me regardless of every setback
noel.

the King of Love still reigns.
near empty are my pcckets
noel noel

my soul in red and green rockets
rejoices. inheritor of the beautiful am I
despite all exigencies noel noel

I will peal 
like the birds in risky weather.
we all go on forever.

sing, Noel

mary angela douglas 24 may 2018