mistletoe

There are rules to share affection

Green leaves and ruby pearls

Dictate how I spread my love

And this night, be unfurled

This gentle leaf of sentiment

Adorn theses hallowed halls

The merriment of Wise Men

Singing "Deck the Halls"

And said lore of this tradition

Begets the lasses kiss

For else he is cowardice

To spark romantic tryst

So hence is born the mistletoe

A masterful creation

Clever is he so inspired

Forgive me thine temptation

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