Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Happy Camper



Driving Miss  Berry to Connecticut--

I started my Christmas quest
driving east to arrive west
battling memories and the rest.
Was I was creating a Christmas test?

While shopping for winter wear
I saw smiles everywhere
in the cutest of village squares.
I found some Christmas there.

So, I sought more holiday energy--
two cathedrals full of light and liturgy
full of verses re the trilogy
but no carols, no Christmas reverie.

But I was saved by comfort food
and sharing the festive mood
with memories reviewed
and old friendships renewed.

There was a suitable chill in the air--
nonetheless, Berry panted unaware;
only bits of snow showed everywhere.
I did not care: we survived my Christmas dare.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Last night I saw a searchlight 
 
Last night I saw a searchlight
Sweeping across the dark sky
I don’t know why it made me cry