boots mid-calf
beanie hats and jackets wrapped
Come traipsing into town...
from all over
come to smother my brother
with warmth
with strength
with love
Christmas lights shining
glowing slightly
on faces turned to songs
palpable excitement
blood bonds tightened
make present time seem suspended
squirt shots pouring
spirits soaring
sky lit bright by stars and laughter
country twangs
muppet serenades
hot toddies, food, and songs abound
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all snuggled in
Bear trap’s den
raise a glass
a roast
and toasts
laces tightened
first timers frightened
glide tentatively across the ice
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a trip to town
pack more food down
decked out in Ely’s finest
accordions
moonshine
grins
give faces to the people who shaped us
I’m drinking High Life
first time in my life
yet somehow, right now, it fits.
the stage is rushed
and these once acquaintances
thrust
deep into my heart right then
late night bowling
jalapeño pizza still smoking
pool table surrounded by the men
dance floor pumping
bodies bumping
overtaken by song and fun
cold white morning
all of us mourning
leaving behind these woods….
just a few miles north of ordinary
Love your writing style. Looks like you had a wonderful time with family.
ReplyDeleteand this mother-heart smiling with tear-shined eyes....so beautiful...so grateful for love....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece. Everything works...the pics...the poems. What a most excellent time.
ReplyDeleteThanks T.
The photos are amazing - love the color/tone - These words are pure tribute
ReplyDelete"accordions
moonshine
grins
give faces to the people who shaped us"
love them Tara!
What a fun post! You set the tone with the pictures and told more in your poetry about the difference between being social and experiencing community.
ReplyDeletestopping by from imperfect prose and am so glad I did!
ReplyDeletemy fav: "Give faces to the people who shaped us." love it.
just a fee miles north of ordinary...sounds like a rip roaring good time to be shared...enjoy these moments...
ReplyDeleteOH MY goodness this looks like FUN. I love the way you celebrate. I'm so glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteoh what fun! I just love the carefree spirit of doing something wildly fun with loved ones. Enjoy every moment you can get of that!!
ReplyDeleteoh what a cool evening! i wish i could have been part of it :)
ReplyDeleteWow. You made memories that you'll be talking about even when you're an old lady. Way to live!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection of great people. My hat is off and my smile is on.
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