table tops

as winter firmly
establishes
itself

time is increasingly

spent

indoors

life happens

within the four walls

of home

and how that time is spent

is told 

by what the 

table top

holds

music

songs studied

and learned

songs written and sung

ambitious endeavors

that seem less daunting

during January days

when determination 

is strong

studying

speaking

and dreaming of

a boot worn

on the Mediterranean Sea

an endless tournament

like a lady in waiting

encouraging

 in its silent way

to sit together

to play a game

when the television

seems more like an

intruder

than 

a guest

and the table

 tells all

computer time

Italian time

reading

 magazine-ing

and once again

dreaming

about trying new things

 cross-country skiing

 trail hiking

so much learning

before settling in

for another Netflix movie marathon

but

not before

gathering 

around 

the table

with family

and sharing a meal prepared

by your sweet daughter-in-law

and son

providing the space and garlic bread

 a glass of wine

oh

what a treat

to be treated

to pray together

catch up

and

simply

be

during these long winter

days.

What does your

table top

have to 

say?