Joyful Everything
A rondeau
Published in
Dec 17, 2021
Hang the mistletoe, right where we
will find ourselves on Christmas Eve;
it’s not the presents or the food
that puts us in a joyous mood —
it’s the making of memories.
We’ll stand together and we’ll see
how heavy hearts will surely be
the true gift of what needs renewed —
hang the mistletoe.
The season brings with it a key,
unlocks what’s lost, and all it means,
what to toss and what to include
new beginnings if you’re so moved
start with a kiss and a belief
hang the mistletoe.
French poetic forms are my favorite. Thank you to Ravyne Hawke for this fun prompt.
