dVerse: Poetics ~ Candles & Lights
in youth the menorah
was special
great grandmother with lace
on her head
said the hebrew prayer
moving her hands so gracefully
grandmother's house felt safe
both are gone now
and i pray for no trauma connections
shamed if we asked
for christmas lights
but chanukah never carried out
to be special at home
wherever home was
that year
a few trees with lights
and glitter
in adult life
but it never felt special
i gave up trying
and found it happier
avoiding any ceremony
withdrawn from religion
as soon as i had choice
even in marriages
christmas felt sad
during 12-year courtship
with current husband
we had lovely bear tree
several years
but my heart still felt
heavy even with the loveliness
and we stopped
full understanding now
of no connection or avoidance
of christmas
and loving the season spirit
this year though no lights
or fuss with puppy
but the light in our eyes
and in our hearts
the play of the moon
on the snow-blanketed earth
is christmas and beauty enough
Maggie Grace, this is a very beautiful poetic journey that I made with you. I so love the fullness of heart now, when "earth is christmas and beauty enough". Yes, it is. Lovely, lovely work.
ReplyDeletewe each have to find our own christmas, you know...if the symbols mean nothing, no big deal...if we can still find the peace and joy of the season...thanks for the look in on the season for you and the journey you have taken to get here....
ReplyDeleteWell said Maggie Grace. >KB
ReplyDeletemaybe that is just where the light begins
ReplyDeleteGreat ending... I'm so glad you saw the light...
ReplyDeletehe play of the moon
ReplyDeleteon the snow-blanketed earth
is Christmas and beauty enough
Very true Maggie! It's more than what one can hope for. It's everything that brings the feel of festivities to the fore. Merry Christmas!
Hank
Fantastic !!!!
ReplyDeleteAll in all, that is the essence of the season...which ought to be practice throughout our lives...very nice write about your journey in regard to light !
ReplyDeletesmiles...i think the play of the moon
ReplyDeleteon the snow-blanketed earth outshines even the most impressive christmas tree...smiles... glad you can enjoy christmas this year maggie...happy holidays to you, hubs and puppy...
Love to play with the moon.. you go and enjoy the Christmas lights and have a wonderful festive time.
ReplyDeleteYou echo hope and content. thank you! Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI agree. What is in one's heart is Christmas enough. That's the way it is at our home now.
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