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!!!
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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