The Sounds of Glass Shattering
It Was A Sunny Morning
The day seemed like so many other days
With winter finally here
The ground covered with a glistening path of white
Both my wife and I had a few things to do
Each going our different ways
We planned to meet later in the afternoon
Putting the Google mini home on Christmas music
Our cat Charlotte could relax to beautiful sounds while we were gone
Dishes left in the sink from the day before
The temperature dropping to the low thirties
After grabbing our winter coats and gloves we headed out
Only twelve days till Christmas left
We started our Christmas shopping but not done
Tight on money we have to wait
We should finish it up after we get paid
I watch the bird feeder twist and sway
The birds have been landing and having a feast
Eating the suet that keeps them warm in the winter and fills their belly too
Works been busy
I shoveled three to five inches of snow the other day
More snow fell yesterday
Later turning to rain
With half of our Christmas decorations up
The tree later today
Things in my life looking bright
Filled with new potential and a keen insight
We had our family Christmas party
It's one day we get to see everybody
There were some people that couldn't make it
They will be surely missed
It has been a family tradition ever since I remember
A wonderful way to love our family both past and present
One of cousins put together an old 35 millimeter film on d.v.d. from 1993
It was really something
Looking back at all the good times
So many of us in one room
The kids
The laughs
The fun
We all looked so young
Who played Santa Clause
It was one uncle then another and another
Then my brother
They all did such a good job
Now the kids our all in college
It is Christmas's like this
That will play over and over in my head
Long after all the good food and deserts our gone
With each shovel full of snow
I hear the same crystal clear sound
Echo across the cold, brisk air
Comments
DREAM ON (author) on December 19, 2017:
Kari Poulsen So many things happen in my family. It is hard to keep up. So my personal life and work life finds a way to connect with the big overall picture. Once a year my mothers side of the family all meet and keep the family close. If it wasn't for each of my aunts and uncles the cousins wouldn't see or know each other today. My mom and her mom both loved Christmas so much. My father was against making Christmas about gifts and shopping. He thought the real meaning of Christmas was being together. All about family and friends spending time with each other. Thank you so much for reading and caring.
Kari Poulsen from Ohio on December 18, 2017:
I love this tribute to family and Christmas. Sounds like the party was a ton of fun! Just the way it should be. :)
DREAM ON (author) on December 18, 2017:
Gypsy Rose Lee I know this year is going to be hard for you. You have gone through so much. Life is about change and with change comes all different things. We must accept change so we can appreciate every thing from a blade of grass to the first snow. Each no more important than the other but so different. If we find time to let the goodness in the sadness will slowly turn. It's the cycle of life. If our grand parents and their parents didn't pass away think of how crowded the world would be. We all have our time. If we learn to bring love to each moment and share that love with another. Life will continue to be the most amazing gift we could have ever dreamed of. Thank you for the wonderful holiday wishes. Charlotte and my wife send hugs and beautiful love to cheer you up when you are feeling blue. It is not the wind howling it is me singing badly some of your favorite Christmas songs.
Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on December 18, 2017:
Wonderful tradition. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas! My Sid sends his sincerest meows to Charlotte in greeting for the holidays.
DREAM ON (author) on December 14, 2017:
Bill Holland It is so important to see family as it grows into many new families over the years. We are all part of something far greater than ourselves. I love seeing all the children turning into wonderful adults. Thank you for reading and sharing. Have an incredible night.
Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on December 14, 2017:
Beautiful...I love your family tradition. Thank you for sharing it with us all, and Happy Holidays to you and your lovely wife.
