christmas movies

i binge on some xmas
movies, all snuggled up
in my chilly basement
with the lights on the tree
blinking softly.

miracle on 34th street.
it's a wonderful life.
elf.
bad santa.

i love them all, know the words.

i want to reach through
the screen and grab
donna reed by the hand

and ask her to marry me.
plant a big fat kiss on her
tender lips,
but i don't because

i'd sprain my nose when
my face would hit the glass.

i want to lasso the moon for her.
have nine children
with her.

i want to carry her across
that mythical threshold.

i adore her.

it's not good to drink while
watching these things.