Hygge

A Word Poem

(hoog-uh):

A borrow-word from Danish; the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

Wrap me in spices,

    nutmeg and cinnamon ;

envelope my tongue,

    with honey and cardamom.

Kiss all my limbs

    with heat from the fire ;

warmth-touch my heart

    with flute, and the lyre.

Sit me down

    on cushionous clouds,

the pillows of yore,

    those heavenly shrouds.

Slake my thirst,

    wine heated and mulled ;

lie with me here

    the sense of time dulled

as out beyond

    the window-pane's frost

white dusts of icing

    billow and toss.

Right here in our blankets,

    all HYGGE enwrapped,

our discourse will lead

    letting the world pass.