How a Top Hat Burned up Christmas

Dashing through the snow to love and sanity

Photo by Ev on Unsplash

I grabbed my tails and dashed for the taxi. Jumped over a puddle pelted by stinging snow. Slipped on a patch of ice and crashed. Gritted my teeth and clutched my top hat. Rested my head on the sidewalk and watched fresh flakes plunk peaceful little rings into the water.