mistletoe melancholy

It’s ok to not be ok during the holidays

the wounds in our hearts
seem to ache a little deeper
during the holidays

don't feel like you
need to cover your wounded
heart in wrapping paper
this Christmas

you don't have to
tie the corners
of your lips with
garland to force
a smile

you don't have to
keep whistling
"silent night" to keep
people from noticing
your bottom lip is trembling

you don'…