Words to the Wise: Sharing Life, Lessons, and Observations
Words to the Wise is a collection of stories, observations and insight drawn from my own experience both in the past and in the present, together with my perspective on what I may have learned in the process. Occasional poetry and astrological insights will be included when appropriate. I welcome comments, suggestions and thoughts of all kinds and am happy to respond.
When I Close My Eyes
When I Close My Eyes
When I close my eyes, I see the mahogany
gleaming with crystal and silver,
white plates with blue rims, and the faces
gathered smiling around the long table,
glasses raised to toast the absent ones.
If I close my eyes I see the platter
carried around the to each of us,
brimming with roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
or turkey sliced to suit, with stuffing
and all the bounty of holiday food.
With my eyes closed I see
my young self avidly eyeing
the silver candy dishes awaiting
the finale—a flaming plum pudding,
ice cream or another sumptuous desert.
Even as I close my eyes I see
holidays past, faces long gone
except from memory, and the family
smiling and happy because we celebrated
whatever holiday had gathered us .
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