dark time
daylight ends so soon
rain retaliates
soaking soil
dousing dirt
a cold, damp, dark time
lights from China
decorate dying trees
balls of mirrored glass
strands of mylar
skirts of synthetic red felt
hide the thumbscrews
gifts in wrapping paper
one for Tommy
one for Jane
one for Mommy
several from Santa Claus
boxes, bags, envelopes, emails
“Thinking of You”
a frantic: ”I wonder who I forgot?”
That’s the Spirit of the Holidays!
making lists in a database
sorting for the best price
drive to the malls and warehouse stores
making sure, making sure
there’s a gift for everyone
nothing’s worse than being present
to breathe in
and breathe out
look back for a moment
sense what happened
4 seasons
12 months
360-some days
reflection. introspection.
distraction of mass consumerism
dark time closes in
time to reflect
silent communion
I can feel the deep pull of the Earth on my brain
slowing and shutting it down
forcing it to notice nature
desperate days and blackout nights
remaining calm in the midst of it
commercialization of the Solstice
over-reaction to fear too far
top trees with tinsel
wrap wreathes with joy
pretend to enjoy the process
sit in silent wonder
remember at last: Breathe.
you know i have had these feelings about the holidays. i make somewhat contemplative “solstice/christmas” mixed compilations gto not only exorcise those consumeristic distractions but also to find some sort –hold on let me turn off the tv so i can think- but also to create maybe some kind of idealistic portrayal of that time of year. anyway- it’s a bit late but they are still up on the music page of my website and downloadable via i-tunes. i was hoping for another of your songs. I hope you get to it
michael Fierman
February 9, 2010 at 9:30 pm