Vestry Christmas
snow lays deep outside the wooden door
a little fire tries to warm up the room
while wind whistles through the cracks
a tiny mouse hides in the gloom
single candle perched on the windowsill
dimly lights a large bible on the table
while the old priest studies the texts
this winter will be cold and miserable
in a corner hangs a threadbare stocking
just in case Father Christmas comes to visit
the little mouse moves towards the fireside
pausing for a moment by the little trivet
near the fire, he slowly starts to warm up
silence broken by a foot step and keys
he finds a little festive gift from Santa
Merry Christmas and thanks for the cheese!
(C) Lissie Bull 2021
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