There is a presence all
around us every moment,
Not always touching nor in
our deepest conscience.
Yet, it gently rests in
the background of a knowing,
Its simplicity is in the
ordinariness of life’s routine.
Flighty garden birds and
seasonally scented blooms,
Or knowing and loving the sharing
and caring of friends.
Joyous embracing of family
fun and times of returning,
Warmest memories always remember
a homely welcome.
Travelling beyond the close
confines of self-containedness,
Resisting prior hesitancies
and to experience new worlds.
Gifts of absorbing and
capturing so many surprising words,
Written and revealed with
the knowledge of being blessed.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 19/12/2013
Poets United: Verse First ~ Gifts &
Blessings
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/verse-first-gifts-blessings.html
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/verse-first-gifts-blessings.html
"the knowledge of being blessed." - love that!
ReplyDeleteMay you be blessed this Christmas. Thank-you for your steadfast support this year.
Inspired to enjoy the simple things, if I can.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Eileen. I think many of us are blessed with the ordinariness in our lives. Simplicity is a gift, I think. And as time goes on, I think we appreciate this more and more.
ReplyDeletethere is a beauty in the ordinariness of life....the more we become aware of it the more happiness, peaefulness it ensures......it is truly a gift for those who appreciate it.....love your lines...Merry Christmas Eileen... :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a presence all around us every moment,
ReplyDeleteNot always touching nor in our deepest conscience.
A truth, a philosophical truth right at the beginning, a classic opening Eileen! It doesn't impact directly but it is there and not many realize this. Merry Christmas to you Ma'am and Happy Holidays!
Hank
What a wonderful and beautiful holiday poem...I feel inspired :)
ReplyDeleteHave a very Merry Christmas Eileen! :)
All the little ties that bind us, Eileen. How beautifully you've captured them! Especially at this hectic time of year, those are the good things to hold close. I think they're the most important. Makes a life that seems ordinary into something rich and extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteIts simplicity is in the ordinariness of life’s routine - great line! We just need to enjoy the simplicity!
ReplyDeleteso much to appreciate in our simple lives. The knowledge of our blessings can put a smile on any face.
ReplyDeletewishing you warmth and blessing this Christmas season
Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThe perfect poem for my heart to absorb as I run headlong in to the New Year. Peace to you and your family in the coming year.