Love Poem: Mistletoe

Mistletoe

Mistletoe

From Christmas Eve to Christmas Eve
Mistletoe magic plays its parts.
Sticky berries.  Evergreen leaves.
Decorate homes and capture hearts.

Cosseted by fresh hanging twigs.
Each house from fire protected.
The passionate young dance cute jigs.
And celebrate love connected.

Parasitic plant?  Early morn. 
Keystone ecology was set.
Nesting therein was safely born.  
Spotted owl.  Marbled Murrelet.

Mistletoe myths.  Mistaken scorn.
Traditional kisses.  Squeezed selves.
Joyful souls, uplifted, reborn.
Dreamy love lures enchanting elves. 

Hang mistletoe above your door.
Before this passing year does end.
Stay safe throughout next year and more.
Happy New Year wishes begin!
 
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
    December 31, 2009

This Holiday tag about mistletoe was passed to me by Charmaine Chircop.  (Soupmail me if 
you would like to be tagged next.)  Happy New Years, Soupers.  With Love, Dane Ann