17 December





every year they come out

one by one

her time worn hands gently unwrapping the faded tissue paper

little fingers hastily looking through the old box of glittery treasures

just to find their favorite one to hang on a tree

in the exact right spot

~

let the storm blow as it will beyond these windows

the icy atlantic crashes against our rather tiny island

the snowy winds blast against our cozy home


all is well this night as we make memories





have yourself a merry little christmas
let your heart be light
from now on
 our troubles will be out of sight





Comments

  1. Vandana Sharma17 December 2013 at 05:20

    Thanks for the wishes,

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  2. J Cosmo Newbery17 December 2013 at 05:27

    Amen.

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  3. Unknown17 December 2013 at 05:38

    Lovely picture and poem. Poetic and very magical. I love old Christmas decorations.
    Warm Christmas greetings
    JetteMajken

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  4. Buttons Thoughts17 December 2013 at 05:50

    Oh I love this. B

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  5. EG CameraGirl17 December 2013 at 05:51

    Merry Christmas to you also and hopefully our troubles will indeed be out of sight. :)

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  6. Margie17 December 2013 at 06:32

    Beautiful holiday wishes. I feel the same about all my ornaments too.

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  7. 4 Lettre Words17 December 2013 at 06:34

    Oh, I love this...and couldn't agree more! Such a special time of year.

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  8. Mona's Picturesque17 December 2013 at 06:55

    Merry Christmas! ♡

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  9. Anonymous17 December 2013 at 08:01

    I love to slow down and read your words, poems and thoughts!

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  10. Michelle B17 December 2013 at 08:36

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  11. Anonymous17 December 2013 at 08:58

    The photo and your verse is perfect together. Lovely...

    Peabea
    Happy Tuesday,

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  12. lisa17 December 2013 at 09:43

    I so enjoyed your photo and poem today. The colors in the ornament are luscious! My grandbabykin helped me decorate the tree this year and your words took me back to that day.
    Visiting from Texture Tuesday

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  13. Pondside17 December 2013 at 10:29

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  14. 21 Wits17 December 2013 at 10:33

    Thanks for such lovely wishes and the very same for you!

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  15. revelations17 December 2013 at 10:49

    a Big Amen...loved the way you penned the spirit of the holiday...

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  16. Dotti17 December 2013 at 11:19

    So beautiful, so simple. And I love the words. You're so right, every year when the Christmas decorations come out, it's like greeting old friends. Merry Christmas!

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  17. Sherry Blue Sky17 December 2013 at 11:31

    Lovely......loving warmth against the cold of winter.

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  18. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie17 December 2013 at 13:42

    How lovely. xo Keep cozy! :) xo Karen

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  19. Sylvia17 December 2013 at 17:20

    Lovely image and wishes !
    Have a wonderful Christmas time !
    Sylvia

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  20. Brian Miller17 December 2013 at 18:24

    hope you have a merry christmas as well....we have fun with the tree...ours has been up for a bit...all the ornaments do tell a story though...smiles.

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  21. Mary17 December 2013 at 21:02

    What a beautiful Christmas message. YOU have yourself a wonderful Christmas too.

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  22. Roxi H17 December 2013 at 23:14

    beautiful effect!

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  23. Sharon17 December 2013 at 23:22

    Oh, what a sweet Christmas post! Merry Christmas to you, too! Your poem is so lovely.

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  24. Carola Bartz18 December 2013 at 00:09

    A very beautiful and "quiet" shot and beautiful words as well. Thank you.

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  25. Saida Cane24 December 2013 at 06:36

    Merry christmas! lovely photo :)

    http://saidacanephotography.blogspot.com

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