Cinderella had collected 
so many rose petals
from outside - Our shanty 
began to float in fragrance

Only the sound of her slippers
stirred this December night air 
In the next day or so 
I'd be out collecting mistletoe:
The Winter Solstice was looming. 

© Calac

Chris Lane

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