Town

Today - a town trip, the
tall creamy candles, gleaming
brasses, crimson and gold
cloth, and the crib:  tiny
place with a few faithful
people keep the flame alive.

Back home - my peaceful
room with my own
candles lit, and the clock
ticks - already at 4
the darkness rises.

Calm Christ Mass this year
with no weather, the cars
and camper vans pass
at the foot
of my garden
but no frost.  No
surprises.  Boring is good.
No crises.

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