Quiet Moments At Christmas Time

In quiet moments at Christmas time

I pause to just take in

Simple pleasures of the senses,

Sight and sound, tastes and scents,

They're everywhere!

A lighted tree,

With balls of cobalt blue,

And silver bells;

Pure white wings

On wispy little Angel things.

Tinsel all a-twinkle

Like icicles hanging from the eaves.

And tucked away

Among evergreen boughs, here and there,

Blooms of white Poinsettia serene and fair.

I love to lie among the sofa cushions

And 'watch' the Christmas tree.

Oh Yes, there is something here to see;

Tiny white lights aglow,

 Twinkle like starlight after it snows;

 The way the tinsel dances 

in the firelight's flickering glow.

I hear the sound of the old clock

On the mantle...tic-tock tic-tock,

Counting out the passing time.

Or the sound of logs in the fireplace

As they sputter and snap, crackle and sing

Of the gift of warmth they bring.

Then, there's that divine aroma

Of fresh baked Christmas bread,

The spiciness of gingerbread men

And steaming herbal tea in my favorite cup.

These moments are precious,

Gifts in themselves,

Mostly found in

Quiet moments at Christmas time.

                       

                                                                  

I hope you have found some quiet moments in your busy days this Christmas Season.  

There is a Christmas eve service here with wonderful music and a candle lighting time.  On Christmas day, we will have dinner here with all our Snowbird friends.  I am cooking a turkey and a veggie dish, honeyed carrots.  There will be lots to choose from and so many great cooks around here!  It is supposed to be  in the 80's so may go for a swim.  Better not eat too much...don't want to sink to the bottom!

I want to wish you all a most Blessed, Happy Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.