Saturday, December 26, 2009

moving on



the day after christmas day
there's a deeper quiet about my home.

people are fast asleep even now.
the lights are all off.
wrapping paper has been
carefully gathered.
gifts organized or put away.

not quite as if it hadn't
all happened.
but not quite as if it had!

today
we visit my mum and my aunt.

so a journey
down the highway

and then
back again

helps make this day special!




now the new year
can present itself!
at

20 comments:

  1. Dan GurneyDecember 26, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Enjoy your visit with you mom and your aunt. We've got more family (wife's sister) arriving tomorrow. Be well.

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  2. Jenny StevningDecember 26, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Traveling mercies. Peace. I love the last photo.

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  3. nollyposhDecember 26, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    ...and ChriSSy (((hugs))) & *kissez* back to You & yours lots a luv from Me & mine xox

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  4. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Yes it is almost time for a new year to swing in and a new attitude of a fresh start. Always enjoy reading the Golden Fish. I have a pond full of golden fish. Blessings
    QMM

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  5. ellen abbottDecember 26, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    We have one more holiday before New Year's. Husband's birthday is tomorrow. It's the annual excuse for the out of town brethren to descend on the in town brethren and celebrate hannakaristmamarcmas. The annual bowling party is tomorrow. All generations expected.

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  6. JoannaDecember 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Yes, once the rush is over a peace descends. I really like your Christmas decoration photos Steven.
    Enjoy your day.

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  7. Linda SueDecember 26, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Seems like when fall comes we are always in the "what's next" mode of moving forward- taking care of business- preparing for this and that...I am glad for any bit of quiet, sense of peace during these hectic activities . You know how to do it and I think you should write a book not just a blog which only targets a few hundred...so, what's next? I mean after NewYear's and Valentine's day, Easter, and...Perhaps a book?

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  8. Enchanted OakDecember 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Hello, Steven,
    I adore Rumi, precisely because of the poem that contains your blog's subtitle. I love his last line: "There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."
    I came to visit because of your comment on Dave King's blog, Pics and Poems. I'm always on the lookout for other poets. I enjoy your work. It would please me no end if you visited my blog and took a look at a couple of my poems. I think we have a similar language. Try my Christmas poem on Dec. 24. It's lovely to have found you. I'm going to add you to my blog roll.

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  9. Golden WestDecember 26, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    The day after is always a bit different, after all the anticipation and build-up the whole month long. My daughter and I went for a long hike this morning amongst the Torrey pine trees south of here - walking off all the sweets and unordinary food we've been consuming!

    Lovely pictures, Steven.

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  10. hopeDecember 26, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Ah yes, the quiet after the holiday storm. :)

    I put away half of the stuff and now the kid in me is going to go play with her toys. Because the new year will be here before you know it!

    Hope you had a joyous time with those you love.

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  11. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    hello dan! thankyou - we had a lovely time. enjoy your time my friend! steven

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  12. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    thankyou jenny - the trip both ways was fine!! i'll be sharing some pics some day soon! have a lovely day. steven

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  13. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    thankyou nolly posh! enjoy your time. steven

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  14. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    hello qmm! a pond full of golden fish! you lucky person! have a lovely holiday time. steven

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  15. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    ellen you always manage to have something extraordinary going on or coming up. i hope you get to shine at the bowling competition!!! show up the younger generations will ya! steven

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  16. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    hello joanna - i'll nip over to your mexican blog tomorrow and have a look see at how you get to spend christmas time south of the border south of here!! steven

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  17. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    linda sue thanks for the encouragement! i don't know if i have a book in me just yet. i've got blogs, photography and art in me at this point. but what's around the corner? well i realy don't know. it'll be good. have a lovely evening. steven

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  18. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    hello enchanted oak and welcome!!! i have loved the writing of rumi and hafiz for half of my life and it has helped me understand and reconsider what i thought i knew. i'll be so happy to visit your blog tomorrow so thankyou for the invitation. have a lovely evening. see you tomorrow. steven

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  19. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    golden west - i went for a walk today as well. it was an icy rain down by the lake kind of walk. i shook off a little bit of the weight but not enough. nope that's going to be a good little project after this holiday's over!!! have a lovely evening. steven

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  20. stevenDecember 26, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    hello hope - i had a really lovely day with my family! really lovely to be together in one place at the same time. i'm glad you've set aside some time for you to play! play is a really important part of a happy life!! have fun. steven

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