A Holiday Task, of Lists & Things~

The display above is from the counter at Claire's Corner Copia, New Haven, Ct. & the array just below are some of the cards that have come in recently over the past few days, sitting on our stack of cards to be mailed. I thought perhaps this year I wouldn't do the snail mail thing, but just couldn't resist sending a card, & dropping a note. When it comes to receiving holiday cards, it's just one of those things that are always welcomed~

A BeadforLife, guy just above, trying to stay active this time of year. I guess jumping rope could do it. Who's game...

And a rough draft of what's to come...

A List of Checking More Than Twice

doubled dared

to be or not

risk taken

or

to not

be

too

revealing

or am

I

sharing

doubts

joys

fears

for

what purpose

I ask

you

me

pray,

do tell

please,

or not

I whisper

thoughts~

recesses

of

mindful

mindless

mindfulness

which is mine

how's yours

?

to hum endless tunes

of

nonsense

this

and not,

not knowing

ever know

these waves

of curdled thoughts

doubts,

never doubt

my love

always,

always

from a pocket

of my heart

deep within

what's

me

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It's been a bit of time since composing a poem, but once again, I needed to get aspects of the season rounded up, in my own mind that is, to make it through what has become a rather needlessly stressful time of year. I say needlessly, as we tend to put so very much of theses stresses upon ourselves. My brother in law in my opinion is doing the very best thing to deal with all this materialism, consumerism stuff, & yes I do mean stuff. He spent a good part of his day on Sunday, tracking down & calling family members, & telling everyone that due to the economic situation this year, & with so many individuals being without some of the essential basics, such as shelter, heat, & food, that he would be donating to these causes in our family's name. That Santa gifts would still be given on his behalf to the young children on his list, but that is now his method & way, to make for a saneness to what has become a season of over indulgence of far too much stuff. I agree, & will teach myself to also take his cue.

One need not be rich to do this, & it was true when we all were taught, that it is better to give than to receive not only during this season, but throughout the seasons of a lifetime.

And so concludes today's addition to the ongoing~ Poetry A Muse In Motion, project.

We wish you all,~ All that is good, & truly worldwide inner peace.

Amen, Amen, Amen

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