A Christmas Without Snow

Paper folds beneath my thumb Scissors trace a crooked line Streetlights blur through frosted glass Another year, another sign I lit a candle just to watch it drown In shadows where your voice should sound IT’S CHRISTMAS AND THE SNOW WON’T FALL! JUST STATIC IN THE HALLWAY CALL! You left your scarf beside the door But took the words we couldn’t say anymore Neighbor’s tree glows through the fence Gold tinsel catching midnight blue My coffee’s cold, the kettle hums A tune I used to sing with you I wrapped a box with nothing in Tied it tight and called it “when” IT’S CHRISTMAS AND THE SNOW WON’T FALL! JUST STATIC IN THE HALLWAY CALL! You left your scarf beside the door But took the words we couldn’t say anymore One flake lands—then disappears Like promises from other years IT’S CHRISTMAS AND THE SNOW WON’T FALL! JUST STATIC IN THE HALLWAY CALL! You left your scarf beside the door But took the words we couldn’t say anymore The paper snowflake melts in my palm… No storm. Just calm.