. . . ‘tis a holiday
when spring rains refresh the fields
when a babe is born into a family of love
when a home is infused with the aroma
of freshly baked bread
when a child chalks a sidewalk hopscotch
when peach nectar dribbles down your chin
when calloused hands are clasped in repose
while the body sits relaxed, belly full, mind at ease.
There is a positive sense to the word,
most especially when you believe
one moment in time can be a holiday
if we make it so.
Written for Open Link Night at dVerse, the virtual pub for poets around the globe. I’m hosting the pub today. Folks are free to post any one poem of their choosing, OR write to the optional prompt: create a poem that includes the word “holiday” in the body of the poem. Image from Pixabay.com
NOTE: dVerse will be LIVE on Saturday, December 14, from 10 to 11 AM New York time. Click here to find the embedded link that will take you to the LIVE session (audio and video). You’re invited to read a poem of your choosing or just sit in and listen. The more the merrier!
lillian the home poet 
Indeed a better mode than mine… let there be some peace during this holiday.
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Amen to that!
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some lovely breaks in these lines Lillian
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Thank you, Laura!
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Perspective is everything. Fantasy is really good at tweaking perspective. Hope you have the myriad perfect moments you’ve described in your poem this holiday season, Lillian.
I’ll do my best to rise from my grave of sleep on Saturday morning, but no promises!
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yes, indeed. Set that alarm clock!!!! 🙂
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:::making sign of the cross::: at alarm clocks. the devil’s handiwork!
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All of these are worthy of a holiday.
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Thank you, Ken.
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and we can make it so, we just have to take time to do so
Thanks for dropping by my blog
Much❤️💚love
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“we just have to take time to do so” EXACTLY!
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The lovely image, your beautiful heartwarming poem …. huge sighs of contentment from my corner of the world ….. see you Saturday morning!
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So glad you enjoyed, Helen. And glad you’ll be with us on Saturday!
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A beautiful way to think, Lillian. That each of these special things is a holiday and cause to celebrate. 💙
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Now that I look back at it, it reminds me of the old adage, “count your blessings” and the phrase that I find myself saying so often, “Thankful for every day.”
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Yes, that’s so true.
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“one moment in time can be a holiday
if we make it so”
I believe!
Oh, check out any book by Byrd Baylor, even though they are “children’s books” especially “I’m In Charge of Celebrations”. Her books, with Peter Parnall’s illustrations, are poetry.
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Thanks for the pointer to these books! I will definitely look for them at the library! I’ve always loved “childrens’ books”.
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A delightful perspective, Lill, and you had my stomach growling with the ‘aroma of freshly baked bread’ – I haven’t had breakfast yet – and the dribbling peach nectar! Excellent advice, ‘one moment in time can be a holiday if we make it so’.
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Glad you enjoyed, Kim! See you tomorrow!
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Beautiful, Lillian, your thoughts are very engaging
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Thank you so much! What a lovely comment to read this afternoon. Much appreciated!
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My pleasure 💖
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This is a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing!
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So glad you enjoyed!
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This is such a heartwarming poem, Lillian! 😍 I especially love and resonate with; “when a home is infused with the aroma of freshly baked bread.” ❤️❤️
See you on Saturday! 🥰
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Thanks, Sanaa! Fun talking with you today and yes, looking forward to tomorrow with the pub gang!
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Sweet writing. Simple pleasures are the best.
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yes, indeed.
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Nice to see you today Lil — and happy holidays my friend. Sorry if I was awkward, I was really happy to be with the group. 🙂 ✌🏼🫶🏼
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You were not awkward – it was wonderful to see you again! And everyone LOVED the poem you read aloud. Happy holidays to you, my friend. See you again in 2025!
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Lillian
Love this. It is a great reminder that we can see a celebration in so many daily events. I appreciate your uplifting words today. This can be a tough time of year for me.
“one moment in time can be a holiday
if we make it so.”
Wishing you all good things.
Ali
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Am so glad the poem resonated with you, Ali. We forget that this time of year can really be tough for many…..so my thoughts are with you. May you be comforted by the shining lights of the season….may they bring light to your life.
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Ain’t that so! Beautifully said, Lill. It was a pleasure to listen to you all on Saturday.
Happy holidays!
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Glad you could join us on Saturday LIVE! Happy New Year to you….and see you in 2025!
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👍🏼❤️
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There is magic in every moment!
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