Archive for December 8th, 2006

Shake the Bones

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Shake the Bones
by John O’Brien, Jr.
Christmas smells and sounds drift through the house.
The sun is shining brightly.  There is no snow
But the cold and wind shake the bones, the panes
Shudder and stress.  Sticks against the racing clouds
On the beautiful blue canvas of the half clear sky
Cinnamon and pine and the green, red and gold
Brightly tantalize […]