Underneath the Pepper Tree

Underneath the Pepper tree

Illuminated by countless twinkling crystal bulbs

Streaming down in tandem with the leaves themselves.

Underneath the Pepper tree

Elation takes precedence

Over all else in a collection of emotions.

Underneath the Pepper tree

Feet move in unison to a rhythm in waves

Leading the way to a memory poured into the soul.

Underneath the Pepper tree

Christmas miracles do happen

Embracing the season for its fortuitous possibilities.

Underneath the Pepper tree

The stars come alive

That twinkle in one's eye grows ever-brighter.

Underneath the Pepper tree

Not a word more needs to be said

For here meaning extends well beyond spoken words.