Holiday Branch

A branch awaits the carolling.
The choir, each limb afire with song.
The cold and bare kindled with snow.
   A branch awaits.

A branch awaits the spring of feet -
the twang of movement, soft or strong.
The strum of warmth, the beat of chirps -
   a branch awaits.

A branch awaits the tango’s churl -
the gathering of more than one.
Will there be tolerance or not?
   A branch awaits

the carolling, the spring of feet,
the gathering of more than one.
Narrow or wide,
   a branch awaits.

12/11/2022

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Date: 12/19/2022 5:44:00 PM
I was writing about carolers last week. We used to go door-to-door caroling but that tradition has sadly been lost in my part of the world. Lovely write Kim! :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/19/2022 6:47:00 PM
Yes, it is sad.
Date: 12/13/2022 12:08:00 PM
Warm and festive and perfect for the season, dear Kim! Happy holidays. :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/13/2022 8:10:00 PM
Thank you, Evelyn! Happy Holidays!
Date: 12/12/2022 9:02:00 AM
Oh to make the waiting a Branch's worthwhile! You get a Fav!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/12/2022 11:30:00 AM
Thank you, dear friend!
Date: 12/11/2022 6:56:00 PM
It's fitting for the season and a great poem, Kim. This is a great season, and I hope you find comfort and joy at home and in your family.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/12/2022 4:31:00 AM
Back at you, Lasaad! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 12/11/2022 6:09:00 PM
I so love caroling dear Kim, what a festive time a year this is, wishing you love and peace in your home and in your heart :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/12/2022 4:30:00 AM
Back at you, Rose! Hugs ~ K8m
Date: 12/11/2022 12:00:00 PM
When I was young we used to have a gang of choirs and we would really enjoy it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/11/2022 2:16:00 PM
Oh!! Sounds delightful! Thanks for that share, dear friend!
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