Brilliant white cloaking the yard
Resting upon branches
Bringing beauty to the stark winter woods
Animal footprints
Tracing a path
As they search for sustenance
Ending at the Crab Apple Tree
White frosting clinging to tree trunks
Set against grey sky
Winter
The snow muffles sound
Giving us pause
As roads are cleared
And fires tended
We gather by the fire
Warming hands
Watching flames leap
Coals radiating intense heat
Peace
The peace of winter
Moments to pause
To reflect
On the beauty
And preciousness of life
Moments of gratitude
For shelter, heat, nourishment
And love
The peace of winter
Birds visit the feeders
Bringing glimpses of color
As they feast
Holiday lights strung upon rooftops,
On windowsills
Candles lit
Awaiting birth
Announcing Miracle of Light
Bringing hope and beauty to our winter world
Peace
Pause the frenetic pace
Of holiday preparations
And breathe
Breathe in the beauty, the peace
The quiet joy
In our winter world
Let peace fill your soul
Warm your heart, your being
And radiate out to our winter world!
Happy Hannukah!
Merry Christmas!!!
Oh Pat I just read some of your writings about women’s rights and the sad state of our world when a piece of metal is protected more than a child in school or in church at the movies practically anywhere. Someone has to lead us out of this terrible situation. Thank you for your words ❤️
Crumbs for the Journey 
Beautiful! Happy, healthy and safe holiday wishes to all
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Ahhhh..,..
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Well put
Merry Christmas to you and your family
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Thank you! And to you!!
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Thank you Pat. This is wonderful.
Blessed Christmas
Marge
PS lunch date in the new year.
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Lunch date for sure😀
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Breathing in the peace of your winter photo and your words. Thank you, Pat g do or this.
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Sorry about typos. Thank you Oat for doing this —-for sharing
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Very reflective, Pat. Thank you . . . and peace to you and your family throughout these hectic days of preparing for Christmas – and all year round.
Love,
S. Pat
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Thank you, Pat!
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Beautiful! Merry Christmas 🎄🙏🏻☃️
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Merry Christmas to you, Sherry!
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Oh Pat I just read some of your writings about women’s rights and the sad state of our world when a piece of metal is protected more than a child in school or in church at the movies practically anywhere. Someone has to lead us out of this terrible situation. Thank you for your words ❤️
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You are welcome, Elaine!
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