Saturday, January 24, 2015

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?


2 comments:

  1. Here's what my tabletop has to say:
    http://maryrosescafe.blogspot.com/2015/01/what-faith-journaling-taught-me-in-2014.html

    Love you!
    Rosebud

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and welcome back to blog-o-sphere.
      So nice to read you.
      :)

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