I sit quietly after a busy morning. Most of the indoor and outdoor decorations are complete. The house smells of the fresh scent of cleanliness. A new batch of fresh pumpkin chocolate chip cookies is baked and each cookie dipped in chocolate with green and red sprinkles. The spirit and smells of Christmas are in the air. What's next after the frantic pace of last week? Silence seems to be an appropriate gift for this moment-no movement, no tasks, just being in the moment.
"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it."
Kevin Alan Milne
Christmas Magic
Is:
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🎄found🎄
in nature's soft
stillness, holiday colors
sparkling against darkness,
jingling sounds of bells ringing,
joyful, merry holiday tunes singing,
past recollections, memories, old photos,
and children's happy sounds of laughter and glee-
the gift of silence against the noise of the outside world
breaks through racing movements allowing immersion in peace
Christmas magic is a reality-
rest in the stillness of joy
©CVarsalona, 2022
Sunshine is turning to dusk. I spot a layer of a pinkish sunset. A neighbor's deck is lit in beautiful swags. I decide to turn on the fireplace. The silence is refreshing and I am enjoying the stillness. May you enjoy silent moments as you prepare for your holiday season.
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After my relaxing time in still moments, I now join the Poetry Friday Roundup hosted by writer Karen Edmisten who offers us poetry on being kind. We certainly can use more kindness in this world, especially now during the holiday season. Also, enjoy reading the wealth of poetic goodness from the poetry community that Karen shares.
