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. eileeninmd10/12/2013, 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 Newbery10/12/2013, 04:26

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

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  3. CATHY10/12/2013, 04:43

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

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  4. Vandana Sharma10/12/2013, 06:05

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

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  5. Hootin Anni10/12/2013, 06:06

    pretty.

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  6. ~✽Mumsy✽~10/12/2013, 06:09

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

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  7. Katarina10/12/2013, 06:56

    A lovely shot and a beautifully written post.

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  8. EG CameraGirl10/12/2013, 07:31

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

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  9. Brian Miller10/12/2013, 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. Arija10/12/2013, 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 Diva10/12/2013, 11:41

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

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  12. Margie10/12/2013, 13:19

    What warm cozy lighting and comforting Christmas poem.

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  13. Geraldine 10/12/2013, 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. Mersad10/12/2013, 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. Karen10/12/2013, 13:40

    Very pretty!

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  16. Dotti10/12/2013, 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. Anonymous10/12/2013, 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 Sky10/12/2013, 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 Bartz10/12/2013, 22:41

    A beautiful Christmas tree - and beautiful words you wrote.

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  20. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie11/12/2013, 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 Jill11/12/2013, 02:11

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

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  22. Nina 11/12/2013, 14:54

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

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  23. Rambling Woods12/12/2013, 16:25

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

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  24. Saida Cane17/12/2013, 10:55

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

    http://saidacanephotography.blogspot.com

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