Tag Archives: December

DECEMBER SHINE

Posted on December 15, 2024 by elainedanforth

There is a shinedown from the sun–intermittent, spotty,muted or obscured though it may be. . . Which, when I bend my head,my mind, my eye to it,can brighten up my daythough the day quite quiet be,and slow– perhaps a little … Continue reading →

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DECEMBER NADIR

Posted on December 3, 2023 by elainedanforth

December nadirsliding into deepest darkon toward brightest light

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SOME OLD LEAVES CLING

Posted on December 15, 2018 by elainedanforth

Some old leaves still cling, come December rhymes and songs to sing, despite months of beat by bright hot sun, then stormy rain and whipping wind. But trees must somehow loose them, lose them, in the end, to let them … Continue reading →

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JOY IN DEEP DECEMBER

Posted on December 12, 2016 by elainedanforth

Ten days before solstice. . . There’s no way I ever could regain my stride in which I’d take more pleasure (mixed with a bit of pride) than, at my own chosen pace of leisure, to pedal up a hill … Continue reading →

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LISTENING IN THE DARK

Posted on December 19, 2015 by elainedanforth

Deep December day displays grey. . . light fades– I stride along my way– the park grows dark. . . tall trees around me friendly stand. . . I lean in, and to my ear I cup my hand, careful … Continue reading →

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DECEMBER DETERMINATION

Posted on December 18, 2015 by elainedanforth

Do your work and grab your play– don’t fret– the days are near as dark as they will get– take a little break if you need a little rest, see whether you and friends or those you love can find … Continue reading →

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