Cozy Christmas Eve,
phone visits with family,
walks in the sunshine.
Rustic centerpiece,
classic steak, baked potato,
just the two of us.
Yuletide carols play.
“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”
Stockings are hung with care.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
I will
find a balance,
time for important things:
work, play, health, creativity,
romance.
I will
simplify life,
streamline daily routines,
minimize material things,
relax.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Looking forward to 2021, I think the situation looks very fluid. We will need goals, but even more, we will need to be flexible. I usually make New Year’s resolutions; this year, I have settled for good intentions! 🙂
Dear One,
epitome
of patience and kindness,
will you stay with me forever?
Love me.
Promise
me forever…
tenderness and passion,
undying love and loyalty.
Love me.
How long
is forever?
Much longer than never…
an indeterminate journey...
Love me.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
Happy New Year,
Wonderful Fellow Bloggers!
Things have gotten a little crazy here!
I am taking a break
and will do my best to catch up on my emails.
See you in 2021. ❤ ❤ ❤
Timeless memories,
shared hopes for our tomorrows,
we live in the now.
Our energy wanes.
Wit is replaced by wisdom.
Our love flourishes.
Love lights the twilight.
In winter’s chill, we are warmed
by each other’s gaze.
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
After six happy years together, we are making it official. We plan to be married in 2021 after the pandemic ends, probably late summer.
We wish you all the joys of the season and a peaceful and prosperous 2021. May love light your life and warm your heart! ❤ ❤ ❤
Manger scenes telling the Christmas Story
Exchanging gifts with friends and family
Relatives and friends visiting
Remembering to hang your stocking
Yummy food in December
Christmas Pageants with lines to remember
Hanging mistletoe up high
Reindeer flying across the sky
Invitations to parties and balls
Singing Yuletide carols
Trees we decorate
Making cookies and cakes
Advent wreaths with candles
Santa and his elves
Copyright© 2020 by Cheryl Batavia
The acrostic is an old fashioned staple of school and Sunday school programs. Each child holds up a letter and recites his “piece.” The letters often spell MOTHER for Mothers Day, HAPPY THANKSGIVING or MERRY CHRISTMAS.
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