before kissing starts
scatter leaves of mistletoe
across your body
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem’s ‘Seven days to Christmas’ #1 mistletoe, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s a Christmassy blend of Kate Bush and Tim Burton –