December 19

After a turbulent flight
on a Delta airline
my nerves spike sky high
and I nearly flatline
as we lurch to a stop
my intestines drop
Allie and I walk through the lot
and meet up with pop
the start of xmas vacation
congratulations you made it
I make small conversation
driving towards our destination
under a pillow of smog
I haven't seen in so long
I can't wait to see mom
Reade, Var, and the dogs
as we slowly draw near
a wave of holiday cheer
sneaks from toes to my ears
it's that time of year
to give and get new gear
to decorate plastic trees
as his birthday draws near
the place to be's with family