Tuesday, December 25, 2012

On Christmas day

Grace @ Everyday Amazing


 snow finally came like white dust -
soft as goose feathers in silk duvet

 two books, box of chocolates, black bag,
clothes & opened gift bags are neatly piled -

 late breakfast & lunch of left-over home-baked food,
wine & cake are prepared on festive tablecloth -

 if we play the video of what happened at midnight,
we will see 5 shadowy images amidst laughter - details

 escape us but for carefree conversations, fun card games,  
skyping relatives, sharing our blessings together -  

 fragile & precious threads, we weave another
Christmas of following family tradition -

warmer, finer than goose feathers in silk duvet 


 Posted for D'verse Poets Pub - OpenLinkNight - Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you ~ 
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42 comments:

  1. Brian MillerDecember 25, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    smiles...sounds like you have had a wonderful bit of christmas going on...time with friends...and santa was good for you...got a few books myself....smiles...weave that christmas...make that magic...merry christmas grace..

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    1. GraceDecember 25, 2012 at 3:19 PM

      We just celebrate Christmas by ourselves but we talk and call our relatives all over the world ~

      Still wrapped in Christmas mood ~ Thanks Brian ~

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    so delightful and warming, Grace..in my country Christmas is not widely celebrated (compared to New Year's day) but i can feel the spirit of it through your poetry. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to you~

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    1. GraceDecember 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

      Christmas is a blessed holiday for our family ~ I can't think of Christmas without my family ~ Thank you Yelena ~

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  3. LauraDecember 25, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    beautiful Grace...weaving traditions the blessed task of every family... tho sadly not all family traditions are full of blessing. I'm glad yours are and that you are enjoying each other's company. Happy Holidays.

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    1. GraceDecember 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

      I try, we all do ~ Thank you Laura ~

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    2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 3:58 PM

      Lovely, warm, cosy, and festive. I like! :))

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  4. KimolisaDecember 25, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I really liked this, it provokes beautiful images to dance through my mind. Well written.

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  5. Pat HattDecember 25, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Sounds like a great time with family all around, hope a great holiday continues to be found.

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  6. UnknownDecember 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Aww, Grace, this is so pretty. That's the only words I can use to describe your word choice, the cadence, the imagery.

    It is soft, comfortable and all together lovely to read.

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  7. ClaudiaDecember 25, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    nice...sounds like a wonderful christmas time, filled with warmth and laughter...warmer, finer than goose feathers in silk duvet ...nice...merry christmas to you grace..

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  8. Siggi in Downeast MaineDecember 25, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Enjoy this read...thank you.

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  9. ND MitchellDecember 25, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    You paint a memorable picture here. Merry Christmas!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    ahhh, basking in the warmth of family ! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

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  11. Laurie KolpDecember 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    I really like how you bring up last night. Glad you're having a nice Christmas, Grace.

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  12. SusanDecember 25, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I like the circle you create in your poem with goose down in a duvet as the standard. Very special.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    A wonderful word-picture indeed.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Ah so nice, sounds like a wonderful Christmas, with a dash of snow. Just lovely.

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  15. Sabio LantzDecember 25, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful. A fun snap shot of your holiday.

    But I had to laugh. Your story line reminded me of my day:

    My Christmas present was a comforter.
    Not because I wanted one, but because my wife was tired of the precious comforter I would not let go of.
    I had it for 22 years now -- real goose down. But it leaks and she sweeps feathers every week.

    I got a new one today. Had a funeral for my old friend. The new one has no smells, no stains -- it is so lonely. But it too will be my friend after we have spent decades together.!

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    1. GraceDecember 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

      Same here, ours last for years.

      Funny story of your comforter but this was actually what my son wanted ~ it's our gift to him. Its not as thick as his comfortable but its warm and cozy, perfect for our cold winter ~

      Thanks for the visit Sabio ~

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  16. kaykualaDecember 25, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    To be assembled together among family members is a luxury many just imagined Great that you had that privilege Grace!

    Hank

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  17. MaryDecember 25, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    These sound like wonderful Christmas traditions, Grace. Hope you had a wonderul day.

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  18. carol l mckennaDecember 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Lovely poetry ~ so seasonally wonderful! ~ Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor ~ aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  19. JeffDecember 25, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Excellent! The return at the last line to the words of the opening stanza gives a complete, fulfilling feel to the whole work. Well done!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    I love that you repeated my favorite line. What a lovely holiday you've had.

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  21. EllaDecember 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I love the playful view and the tenderness you shared!
    Merry Christmas to you n' yours! :D

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  22. Dark AngelDecember 26, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Great capture. I can feel the warmth.

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  23. Dana DampierDecember 26, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    I'm wishing for a few snow flurries this Christmas... but not sure it's going to happen. Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  24. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    really nicely written Grace. The details are great. And you know, you mention traditions, and I just love how you bring in Skype, as it's new, but I'm sure it will be, if not, soon become traditions in the way you mention here. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks

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  25. Purple AssassinDecember 26, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful.

    Merry Christmas.
    Take Care :)

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  26. Jenny HernerDecember 26, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    "soft as goose feathers in silk duvet" Love it - and this weave of words!

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  27. Marbles in My PocketDecember 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful writing about what sounds like a wonderful time. Very nice!

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  28. SemaphoreDecember 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    I love the way the modern world of videos and skype is intertwined here with the traditional comfort of duvets and snow and chocolates.

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  29. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Christmas.. A wonderful time.. Vibrant poem. Happy holidays

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  30. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    a perfect little treat, like christmas seets..
    happy holidays..

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  31. ayalaDecember 26, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful capture. Happy you had a wonderful holiday :)

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  32. Gloria BakerDecember 26, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    what beautiful christmas day you picture Grace;Im happy you had a lovely Christmas: to us christmas is the most important holiday too:))
    hugs

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  33. VictoriaDecember 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I just love the comfort of memories and those goose feathers in a silk duvet that you've painted in this one, Grace.

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  34. Kathy ReedDecember 27, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    ..nice, soft, memories being made..and fragile as traditions can be lost..

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  35. kelvin s.m.December 27, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    ...Grace, i liked this a lot... i think this one's amongst of my favourite of yours... and though we don't have snow here... your descriptions give me an idea how it is to feel a snow... a very beautiful offering i'd like to read now and again... thank you... and hope you had a great celebration of Christmas... smiles...

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  36. KarenDecember 27, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    I love the feeling I get from this. Soft as that snow. Soft as that

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  37. MargaretDecember 27, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Skyping. Yes. That was warmly welcomed this year. Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas

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