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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Song of Silence



I had the honor and delight of being one of the hosts
this morning for our church's annual women's Christmas brunch!
(Faces blurred for privacy)
I forgot to take a picture of the food!
(It was a potluck event and it was so delicious)



After the laughter and chatter subdued
After food savored and fond farewells bade
Silence settles like a snowflake postlude
Over scrubbed kettles and memories made

After hello has turned into ‘so long’
After the treasure of fellowship ends
Silence follows, like a bittersweet song
Medley of echoes and pleasure of friends

After the loveliness of touch and sight
Slips from our fingers and fades out of  view    
Silence, like a flicker of candlelight
Wraps love's gold halo around me and you 

After the fabric of moments unfold
After ‘together’ turns into ‘apart’
Silence is like a picture book we hold
Every page in the shape of a heart

© Janet Martin 

Silence settles like a snowflake postlude
Over scrubbed kettles and memories made...


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I hope you enjoyed your pause on this porch and thank-you for your visit!