Once darkness falls into
every corner
Daytime’s clarity is
curtailed too soon
It’s easy to stumble while
seeking solace
Peering outwards into
winter’s starkness
Some know bereavement’s
untimely pain
When it all seemed quite alien
to festive fun
Years pass and we still recall
those, we miss
As we gather to review life’s
landscape
Remembering events of
great happiness
Unable to believe how plans
came and went
While seasons move along
apace and renew
I like to regard December
as a new bouquet
Bringing love and hope all
bound together
Sunshine petals bringing a
freshness of light
Mulled scents toast a Christmas
celebration
Hugged by the warm embrace
of being here
As we transition from this
year to the next…
Eileen T O’Neill
18/12/2019
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2019/12/poets-united-midweek-motif-years-end.html?m=1
Part of transitioning from one year to the next is to join in the great celebration. May yours be filled not only with mulled beverages, but also with love, joy, and peace!
ReplyDelete". . . I like to regard December as a new bouquet . . . " How that gift brightens the corners of life. After the longest night, light returns.
ReplyDelete"I like to regard December as a new bouquet"
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful line, wish i had written that
Much✏love
So beautiful, Eileen! It is good to have hope and loving memories - and wishes for a good future for the young ones.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of December as a new bouquet. So often we think of it as the end....but your perspective gives December a hopeful note, as the seasons transition.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Eileen!!
I have to admit that considering December as a bouquet is difficult. Ice, snow, slippery roads and the cold... But it is a warming thought. Thank you, Eileen, for giving that image.
ReplyDeleteThough the poem begins with a sombre note of looming darkness it nonetheless captivates the last month becoming the bouquet of joy and happiness. A lovely year ending.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeletenice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem indeed. Thanks for sharing.
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