Christmas Eve in Pelican Preserve

Christmas Eve in PP and the night is so still!

The sky’s stars at full bright, in the air just a chill!

The children, now grown, are back North in the snow,

But none with the old ones, it’s Florida, you know!

We sit, drink in hand, in short pants and short sleeves,

With a grin on our faces, BUT no snow on our eaves!

With just Joy in our hearts, we await Santa Claus,

No angst over presents, no things give us pause!

At this phase in our lives, it’s abundantly clear,

The BEST Christmas present is just to be here!