13.
Child in a down coat
all but down to her ankles
plays, unmindful of the smiles she
causes
on
strangers` lips
.
14.
apples, yams, chicken broth
pass in monotonous array
an unbroken succession at the counter
await The Day.
.
15
Another Holiday,
another generation,
old rituals will new memories make,
always cherished.
.
16
Our eyes speak
volumes
where
we look – or chose not too
as strangers wait in close proximity
without speaking.
.
17.
Momentarily joined
we share an intimacy
as fragile as a bubble made of soap
likewise cleansing
.
18
Did you ever notice
how patiently some
will wait
until
such time they can resume the flow
of their own lives?
.
19.
Shoes change with the weather
Sandals give way to boots,
bare toes giving up their freedom
exchanged
for
more comfort.
.
20.
The warmth of the season
seems to express
itself best
in the warmth we show
to one another
the best we give!
.
21
I
watch as Shiloh sleeps
playing with the ornament
hanging in clusters from his Christmas Tree
and all is well!
.
22.
Channuka Lights glisten
cold closes the windows
in...
while baking turkey fills
the apartment
with jeweled
memories!
.
23
The end of the old year
is just around the corner
where
Christmas lights twinkle in the trees
while
Silence reigns.
.
24
It's hard to let it go
I've learned so much from this year
But time and tide wait for no man they say,
Memories cling!
