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| "Do you hear what I hear?" Solitary Refinement By John R Greenwood Christmas night solitude The season's simplest gift A relieved balsam - with job complete Lights shining brighter rests satisfied and proud Empty streets and full bellies Remnants of December's 24th and 25th Presents rest peacefully with all the bustle gone Long lines invisible, now just a memory Such heart and soul placed on one day Close your eyes and imagine a child far away - in a manger |
December 25, 2011
Solitary Refinement
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John, thanks for visiting Poetry Jam and for this poem. Perhaps Christmas night solitude IS the greatest gift. All 'work' has been completed, and it is just time now to think about the babe in the manger. Mary Christmas, John.
ReplyDeleteHow well you have expressed that quiet Christmas night feeling. I love it when the commercial craziness is over and the REAL Christmas can begin.
ReplyDeleteI love this! It brings such peace and joy to read it.
ReplyDeleteAs the holidays draw to a close, your lovely poem reminds us of what is truly important!
ReplyDeleteI, too, love the quiet and solitude after all the frenzy. If that is your tree in the photo, it is BEAUTIFUL, and your home looks warm and inviting, too. Loved my visit here this morning:)
ReplyDeleteYes, this is our home. The photos for posts 'Christmas Wishes' and 'December#56' are as well. Thank you everyone for stopping by.
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