It's Beginning

I was talking to several friends yesterday 

and we were all beginning to decorate, 

much earlier than usual.

My arm chair psychology?

We all need the happy.

We desperately need to immerse ourselves

in the celebration of peace and love

instead of the anger, hatred and despair

surrounding us due to one evil demagogue,

bathed in bigoted stupidity,

who thumbs up his best buddy,

 an assassin, who is intent on 

bringing down our democracy.

Bring on the trees, the holly

 the cookies, stockings,

and twinkle lights. 

Surround us with families and friends we love.

Share the carols, the hymns and 

shout it from the rooftops

that we yearn for peace, equality, kindness and love.