Mary and Her Long Hair

Falling into the darkness
of the year
feel your feet ache

for oil and the warmth
of soul that might take them,
even before the cold,
into healing hands
and bring rest;
blessings.

Mary and her long hair
walk into the room,
follow you to your chair,
ask you to sit
quiet

while she takes you into her arms
with her smile
with only her attention
and words
to hold you.