‘Tis the holiday season, and I’ve gotten myself into
a bit of a
funk
too many grey days, I suppose
too much stuff, too busy
too much to do
just not enough time to
read
and to
write
and to be
so the words swirl
and because I haven’t time to sort them through
they begin to weigh on my vertigo and plug up
my ears
and when I deem myself not fit for keeping company
I take a vow of silence .. of sorts
because this kind of mood works best
when kept to oneself
I usually do love the holiday season, so many lovely things
to see and
hear
a wonderful time to
wander and
dream
but there hasn’t been time, or we haven’t
made time
or maybe I’m just too
grumpy
I find myself questioning another holiday deemed for
present giving
on demand, or obligation
seems odd
and I’ve decided there really isn’t anything
I need
however, something I do love is to give
and so
this is the way I attempt to ease myself back
out
of the funk
with a quiet joy, that I know is
within
(in any small and simple way I can find it)
with kindness towards others as well as
myself
(especially when I know, I need it)
with gentleness, and understanding
(certainly we can all use more of this)
and always, always
with Gratitude
and
with Love
so this is what I am offering, my friends
presence
in
Joy, Kindness, Gentleness, Understanding
Gratitude and Love
to you
for your holiday season
so that when you need it,
you will know
where
to
find
it.
“Are you still cranks?” my daughter asks,
yup, I say…
but I’m working on it ♥