In Merry Measure

It's five days till Christmas, and I'm in Crete,

 while my daughter and my family are in Canada.

 I didn't feel much like decorating this year,

since Liberty and I always trim the tree together,

after my husband outfits it with all the pretty lights.

Painted cut outs are baked, carols are sung,

tea parties are planned, and turkeys are bought.

Those of you who have been visiting me lately,

know how homesick I've been feeling,

recounting Christmases past, collecting old

photos and featuring favourite holiday tunes.

I had to face the facts:

It would be just the two of us.

 I am blessed to be part of

 a very loving, close knit family.

We laugh a lot, we cry a lot, 

we share the good times and the bad.

  

 Needless to say, it is very difficult

 for me living so far away from them,

when we are fundamentally inseparable!

On top of all this, I miss the snow. I knew

we probably wouldn't be having a 'white' Christmas,

but I was in no mood for a 'blue' one, either.

It's no secret that red is my favourite colour.

It makes me happy, it radiates passion and

it reigns over both Easter and Christmas, here.

I am only decorating this dresser, 

which I am now calling my Christmas Credenza,

and the fireplace mantel, tomorrow. It's just enough

this year, and all I really have time for at this point.

 Hope you like it!

In the end, it was fun

 to create a Christmas treasure,

while I sang along in merry measure.

It has been a year of transition, which has been trying. 

 Most importantly, I thank God for the health 

and safety of my family. And, I am grateful for all of

you. Your visits mean so very much to me and

I thank you for keeping me company!

Merry Christmas, my sweet friends!

xo

Poppy

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