moon new moon a fresh start a bright new year and what to wish for? a blank page, or canvas to be overflowing with delight, respect and boundaries for now, twinkle lights and soft music until tomorrow, always tomorrow
It’s 6 pm, Jan 2nd, Sunday, new moon. I’m in my living room looking at the Christmas tree and thinking that it is always about tomorrow. A new day, a new challenge, a new me, a new…, STOP! I told myself, this moment is what matters, the twinkle lights, the snow outdoors, the warmth of indoors. Words and verses are dancing in my mind, finding their way to the keyboard and this poem is born.
Tanka Tuesday, taste the rainbow for Jan 3rd. The colorful twinkle lights are the rainbow 🌈 in this poem. No photo, I leave to your imagination to compose the scene.
Cleverly done with the lights. Beautiful etheree.
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Thanks, Jude!
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Stop stop stop …. I came across this little “image” thing on Pintrest at some point and it read: stop the glorification of busy. Your poem reminds me of this. Taking time to just be in the present, the moment, without the all too often mind chatter and clutter is truly a gift. And perhaps this is one of the “truths” of the holidays …. to stop and just know what simple moments, easier moments offer. Lovely poem. Hope the message you’ve transcribed fills your new year. 🙂
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Yes, we need to stop and just be! I’m craving moments of being and simplicity, I’m tired of the craziness of the world and people always thinking that more is better. Thanks for the lovely comment, a wonderful year to you too!
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a good wish!
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Thanks! 🙂
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It’s beautiful to live in the present. Well said! 🙂
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I know, we need a constant reminder! 🙂
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Yes, we do. 🙂
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Live in the moment beautifully expressed.
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Thanks, Eugi!
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Elizabeth – love how you don’t explicitly mention the color – that is so well done!
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David
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Thanks, Ben! Glad you liked it!
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I love how you pause to enjoy the moment before you, Elizabeth! Great poem! 🙂
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Yes, paying attention to the tiny moments, if not we can get lost in time.
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Tomorrow will always come — there’s no need to wish it here any sooner 🙂
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Yes, Meg! Giving time to the time! 🙂
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Exactly!
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How beautiful your Etheree poem is Elizabeth. The white twinkle lights work well for a color. This poem evokes the perfect mindful moment! ❤
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Too much wondering isn’t good, the what if… only make us sad, so grounding and mindfulness are the best.
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Absolutely! ❤️
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Your verse made me stop to look out my picture window and catch a Cardinal at the feeder. ~Thank you.
Happy New Year to you 😀
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Hi Jules, I’m so happy you had the chance to appreciate a tiny moment inspired by my poem. Happy New Year to you too!
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It is so hard–at least for me–to just stay in the moment. This is pretty, Elizabeth.
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I know, Lois! It’s a constant battle! 🙂
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Wonderful imagery and sentiment 🙂
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Thanks, Harmony! 🙂
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