paper

i love paper.

good thick paper

and

elegant pens

with slender nibs skimming along

spilling out dark, satiny ink

to spell the secrets of my heart

in best wishes to friends and family.

mistletoe baby looking for someone to share the warmth

peek-a-boo.

don't you wonder what she's seeing?

what cute little angels delivering christmas cheer.

i, for one, will be mailing cards of paper this year

and while i appreciate efforts to go green,

just call me old-fashioned 'cause

good thick paper and ink get me every time.

plus, i love opening envelopes

and seeing what's inside,

getting the update on your life,

and holding christmas wishes in my hands.

it does my heart good.

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