too early to end things

it's too early to take down

the tree,

pack up the ornaments

and tinsel,

or stockings hung

by the chimney.

or the lights

strung about the house.

it's too early

to take bing off the channel.

to

pour a nearly full

carton  of eggnog down the drain.

or box the cards

standing on the mantle.

it's too early

to take down the mistletoe,

but on second

thought, hold on,

i might keep that up

all year.