The Peace of Christmas
Friday, December 23, 2016 at 03:02PM 
In our joy, we think we hear a whisper.
At first it is too soft. Then only half heard.
We listen carefully as it gathers strength.
We hear a sweetness. The word is Peace.
We tremble at the sound. We are thrilled by its presence.
It is what we have hungered for.
Not just the absence of war. But true Peace.
A harmony of spirit, a comfort of courtesies.
Security for our beloveds and their beloveds.
We welcome the Peace of Christmas.
Maya Angelou
A huge thank you to all of you who stopped by this year to comment and visit, to cheer me up and on, who help me find my way on days when I let doubt in. I have the best cheerleaders here. You are all so appreciated and loved in this space...the space that we share back and forth...Merry Christmas to all of you and yours...and a very healthy, happy and loving New Year full of great adventures...Peace my friends...in all that you choose to do.
Reader Comments (7)
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and a bright and beautiful New Year, Cheryl.
A Very Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Such a perfect piece to read right now. It makes me feel the peace and gives me hope during this beautiful season. And that is what I feel every time I come to your blog, your creative home, where you share your heart, tell us and show us what is important to you. You are a creative whirlwind Cheryl, and are bursting with love and appreciation all the time, plus a spirit of adventure and wanting to know more of the world and show it to the boys. I am so grateful to have found you several years ago and it has been such a joy to share our mutual passions, which include photography of course but extend far beyond that. Wishing you and your amazing family the most beautiful and treasured of Christmases! Sending lots of love from Canada! xoxoxoxo
A beautiful poem and lovely thoughts. Special for me because my word for 2016 has been Peace. It's been a joy getting to know you better this year. I'm wishing you and yours a happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Thank YOU for being here, my friend. I wish you and your beautiful family a joyous holiday season and I look forward to the possibility of "working" together in 2017!
Cheryl, Even though I do not often comment, I savor every story and photo you share here. You've inspired me, taught me and encouraged me. Thank you! Wishing you a very merry Christmas and peaceful and joy-filled holiday season.
Peace to you and your special family, Dear Cheryl.
Have a blessed, HEALTHY, happy, CREATIVE New Year!
With love and thanks for all you share.