Nom de Plume

Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the kitchen
Zia was stressing: chopping and mixing.
The groceries were bought, with veggies and a ham
But Dana just told her she hasn’t ordered the lamb.

It’s dinner for fourteen, and possibly fifteen
so back to the store for more grocery lifting.
We’ve got pie and ice cream, meat and potatoes
Gotta get salad stuff with lots of tomatoes.

What was she thinking? Is she insane?
Of Mike’s existence she is the bane.
But all will work out, all will be fine
Since everyone’s bringing plenty of wine.