Christmas Lane

Coming home from work the other day

Earphone Blasting
Trying to chase away the tears
trying not to pass out

Close my eyes
let my feet travel
this familiar road home

Breathe in

Suddenly get a whiff
of pine needle trees
reminds my of christmas

Breathe in

another Whiff
stronger the scent
smile spreads

I imagine this is what
the North Pole smells like
clean and fresh, full of life

I feel my muscles
unwinds, letting go
unfurling from their tense stance

Breathe in
one more time
open my eyes

Ok I can do this
and I carry on