i like what you've done with that tree this year

there are those

who love

Christmas.

those rosy cheeked

brownie

baking, eggnog

sipping

glorious souls

with tinsel

in their hair,

and wearing

red sweaters.

they have the lights up.

the tree,

the candles,

the wreathes.

they are making cookies

and singing

carols.

they've already finished

their shopping,

but go out

anyway,

for just one more thing.

i appreciate

these people

they do all the work.

and allow me to relax

on the couch,

or luxuriously

sleep in.