Sunrise, sunset in the west
Prairie days of summer’s best
Cattle wrangling morn til night
Lay around the fire to rest
Short grass, tall grass in the wind
Dry dust rising round the bend
Underneath wide open skies
Upward, outward freedom send
Treasured, carefree nights in town
Lively dances, fiddle sound
Neighbors bonded near and far
Toughest friendships here are found
Icy jewels along a winter river
Suspended mid-air on stalks that shiver
A precious treasure for the one who bends
To look in the place where the sidewalk ends
Smooth drops of glass molded to perfection
Shaping the world with swirling refraction
A kaleidoscope of hues that transcends
What’s left in the place where the sidewalk ends
Glitter sprinkled in the drab of winter
Catching the scarce rays of sun that splinter
A mystery of water and light that lends
The lure to the place where the sidewalk ends
A gift more impressive than royal jewels
Beautifully clothed from translucent spools
Waiting to share this great wonder with friends
Who now know the place where the sidewalk ends
Christmas is a lodge decked out in light
Twinkling on trees and wreaths so bright
Sit around the hearth fire at night
Christmas is a table set for four
Full of food, candles, festive décor
Gather round for holiday once more
Christmas is a hike through a winter wood
Tall trees have ice and storms withstood
Join in the laughter, all is good
Christmas is a porch view of the lake
Plein air painting, memories to make
Relax, breathe deep, and take a break
Christmas is a late night with family
Create a colorful Nativity
Come remember, be part of the story
Gather round the cozy fire
Mantle wreathed in points of light
Hearth, Nativity, and gifts
Treasure Christmas – what a sight
Laughter echoes all around
Christmas carols, sing along
Notes of hope and joy and love
Treasure Christmas – every song
Build a house of gingerbread
Sprinkles, icing, sticky cheer
Dinner cooking, all come round
Treasure Christmas – home is here
Twinkling lights glitter outside
Drifting snowflakes fill the air
Friends and family celebrate
Treasure Christmas – all we share
“Trust in most” – is it true?
Does that most include you?
In this sea of many
When does most become few?
“Trust in most” – does it say?
Is it now, here today?
When it lands in my hands
Is this card good to play?
“Trust in most” – but how high?
What is too far to fly?
Will I fall at a wall
And hit an unseen lie?
Sometimes you fight by standing strong
Speak out against everything wrong
But sometimes fighting walks away
Your absence speaks when you can’t stay
When you put in your heart and soul
Letting go can take its toll
You have to pick up each strewn piece
Find what to keep and to release
Moving on still hurts, it’s rough
Releasing those deep bonds is tough
But faithful service is worth the cost
And love freely shared is never lost
