the holiday

you invent a holiday
out of thin air.
it's a day without
obligations.
a day without
greeting each
person with merry this
or happy that.
no hallmark cards
are bought with
sentimental prose
and signed with
vague words of love
or affection.
there are no
thoughtful gifts
to buy for
people who don't
need them. there
is no stringing of
the lights on this
day, or costumes
to be worn. no animals
are slaughtered
for the feast,
there are no
children singing.
no vows,
no toasts are
sent up at the dinner
table, no
resolutions set down.
there is no guilt
or wringing of
the hands.
it's day of nothing.
a wonderful day.