10 December





oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree

of all the trees most lovely



in the early morning just before the sun comes up

or at twilight when the darkness steals into our little house

i sit in hushed softness

brought on by the wondrous awe

of tiny white lights in an evergreen tree
and for a time the natural world is standing in my living room
sharing its beauty







Comments

  1. eileeninmd10 December 2013 at 04:24

    Very pretty words, I love the lights on the Christmas tree. Lovely photo. Have a happy day!

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  2. J Cosmo Newbery10 December 2013 at 04:26

    Too few of us stop to marvel at the simple things. A timely reminder.

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  3. CATHY10 December 2013 at 04:43

    So soft and pretty and I love your words. Tis the season! Merry Christmas!

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  4. Vandana Sharma10 December 2013 at 06:05

    may all of us be drenched in christmas love and festivity.

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  5. Hootin Anni10 December 2013 at 06:06

    pretty.

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  6. ~✽Mumsy✽~10 December 2013 at 06:09

    Pretty Christmas tree..I need to put my up too :-)

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  7. Katarina10 December 2013 at 06:56

    A lovely shot and a beautifully written post.

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  8. EG CameraGirl10 December 2013 at 07:31

    AH! How special it is to have a live tree indoors. I love the aroma..

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  9. Brian Miller10 December 2013 at 07:36

    there is something uplifting just to see the tree draped in lights and little baubles...def worth sitting before in awe....

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  10. Arija10 December 2013 at 07:54

    A heartwarming photo. Our tree only goes up on Christmas eve, at present we enjoy our Advent wreath.

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  11. The Artful Diva10 December 2013 at 11:41

    I leave my Christmas tree lights on all day - I love the look of it!

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  12. Margie10 December 2013 at 13:19

    What warm cozy lighting and comforting Christmas poem.

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  13. Geraldine 10 December 2013 at 13:22

    Oh so pretty! I miss having a Christmas tree. Maybe next year, I hope.

    Happy Week to you, G

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  14. Mersad10 December 2013 at 13:35

    Wonderful. We just decorated our tree yesterday, I'll post some images soon on my blog.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  15. Karen10 December 2013 at 13:40

    Very pretty!

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  16. Dotti10 December 2013 at 14:30

    Beautiful words. I love to sit and look at my tree each day, every year. I never grow weary of it.

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  17. Anonymous10 December 2013 at 14:58

    A beautiful tree. Reminds me of the kind we had when I was a kid. Dianne

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  18. Sherry Blue Sky10 December 2013 at 15:36

    YES! Beautiful. Lights are my very favourite thing about Christmas. I love the smell of a real tree.

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  19. Carola Bartz10 December 2013 at 22:41

    A beautiful Christmas tree - and beautiful words you wrote.

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  20. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie11 December 2013 at 00:43

    Lovely thoughts and a very pretty tree. Those quiet moments are the best part of the day. xo

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  21. Prairie Jill11 December 2013 at 02:11

    Oh, what a beautiful tree! I love those ornaments!

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  22. Nina 11 December 2013 at 14:54

    So cozy ... Getting a Christmas feeling when loking at your photo!

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  23. Rambling Woods12 December 2013 at 16:25

    Oh beautiful prose to go with your lovely Christmas tree...Michelle

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  24. Saida Cane17 December 2013 at 10:55

    so lovely and christmassy! Thank you for linking up to sweet snaps! :)
    Saida xx

    http://saidacanephotography.blogspot.com

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