There’s a holiday brew That warms the soul It’s a secret elixir From days of olde ~ A sprinkle of cinnamon A sliver of vanilla bean When stirred with a candy cane Induces sweet dreams ~ Of cookies that never crumble Inside gingerbread houses Warmed by a fireplace Whose smoke smells of molasses ~… Read More Holiday Brew
Magical moments are hard to find They’re few and far between Except for those who dare believe There’s more than what is seen ~ There are Christmas trees that dance After everyone’s gone to bed And ornaments that sing While spinning from silver thread ~ And all the cute collectibles Set high up on the… Read More Magical Moments
What decides direction? Is it how the wind blows As the crow flies Or where the sun glows ~ Blindly pointing on a map Driving and never looking back Strictly following a GPS Choosing change without regret ~ Trial and error A 10-year plan Spur of the moment Pursuing a woman or man ~ Or… Read More Direction
Give the gift of love Instead of material things Filling their hearts with joy Transcends all that Santa brings
The trees are trimmed This time of year With special decorations To spread good cheer ~ Shiny drops hung On branches with care By the hand of Mother Nature Who moistened the air ~ Then the chilled breath Of Old Man Winter Fills each drop With a bit of icy glitter ~ They cling to… Read More Crystalline
A remnant of autumn Appeared at my feet As a faded memory I’d really like to keep It’s a symbol of hope Sent from yesterday A simple spot of color To brighten winter’s gray
In the still of night Much is stirring The dog is snoring While the cat is purring ~ Heat is filling The house with warmth While windowpanes complain Air’s too cold from the north ~ Wooden floors creak Under spectral feet As one sleeps soundly Beneath flannel sheets ~ Insomnia whispers To another one,… Read More Still of Night
