I come this evening bearing two Christmas gifts for you–“merry,” a poem by Ullie-Kaye, and “This Christmas,” a song by Luther Vandross.
merry.
so let us be merry then.
it is written in the stars
after all, that we sing.
and if we do not know the
words, to hum. and if we do
not know the melody, to close
our eyes and feel the music
beating in our lungs.
and should we be too tired
to feel. should our hearts be
stained with sadness, find
the silence. hunt for peace.
free ourselves from the notion
that we must always be okay.
then save our hallelujahs,
for another day.
ullie-kaye [Trust me. Click the link.]
You’re welcome. ๐
LOVE, clicked, fell down the Luther Rabbit hole. ๐ Merry Christmas Chandra! ๐
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The Luther Rabbit Hole is a good one! ๐ Happy Holidays!
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Chandra!

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Same to you! I love your graphic!
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Beautiful.
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Thanks! I think so too! Happy Holidays!
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Delayed reaction: I did click through to her site, posted the poem on FB, and got several grateful responses to it. Thanks for giving me a push in that direction.
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Her writing is so perfect for this moment we’re all in…
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It’s a little late but MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Never too late for Christmas! Happy Holidays!
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Thanks for sharing!!.. hope you had a mostest Merry Christmas ever and have a Happy New Year filled with peace, love and happiness and life is all that you wish for it to be!!.. ๐
Until we meet again..
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!
(Irish Saying)
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I had a nice, quiet Christmas (mostly) and that is fine with me! But it was very, very merry! I hope your Christmas was grand and that 2022 brings more joy and love!
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I wish I had seen this poem on Christmas day. It would’ve made how I felt not so terrible. You always seem to find the perfect poetry Dr. Mountain, teach me your ways!
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LOL! Well, I hope it helped you when you needed it. Hugs to you, France!
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