even Cher wouldn't wear this

reluctantly

i'd put on my crazy Christmas

sweater

that my mother

gifted me.

it looks nice on you,

she'd say, as i came

through the door,

even the dog averted

his eyes,

as sisters and brothers

chuckled.

it was

red and green

with bold streaks

and

yellow stripes.

sparkles were

embedded in the sleeves

and collar.

it was too glamorous 

for even

Cher to wear

on a performance night.