A Star...

I 

will have

no star atop my tree

~

rather

I hold a star from the sea

~

I feel

 it nudge my hand

~

whispering

"remember me"

~

and then

~

I place it gently back

~

grateful

~

  a star held me

I 

will not have

~ 

tinsel and lights 

strung from the branches 

of the Christmas tree

~

no bulbs and bobbles

~

rather

I will witness the twinkle 

of 

~

the dew and lace nature

strung to catch the early morning light

My gifts

~

simple

~

handmade

~

heart felt

~

few

It's time

~

to "re-member" 

~

the precious presents

~

the day to day moments we take for granted

~

family, friends, health, generosity, good will, warm homes, soft beds

~

Wishing all the most joyous, fulfilling, peaceful, inspiring, genuine and precious celebration

of life