the party light

it's a long

night

of talking. of circling.

of being

kind to one another,

of avoiding.

of keeping it light

and breezy.

most 

of what is bothering

us

goes untouched.

slights

are ignored, troubles

buried

under the layers and layers

of good will

and drink.

food

and music.

it's the holidays,

why

veer off the road?