Could've Been

My eyes dance to light on the floor of our hall

There in the shadows a silver key ring shines

Stooping to retrieve

Sliding on my ring finger

Just a fit!

Thoughts speed on my mind's race track

You and me - two twain in one flesh

Cuddling the ring to my chest

My eyes shut

Dreaming of what could've been.

Renewed

Out of chaos

Random pain

Meaningless repetitions

Comes a flood of meaning

Fresh wind enters

Welcome refreshing breeze

Life's renewed

Fire's Out

Ignite.

 Emblazon.

 Passion flames. 

Combust.

Sparks stoke grief.

 Waning embers dissipate.

Cooled.

 Dazed.

 The fire's out.

Holly Alternative

How do you adorn your mantle? In Newtonia, I have donned my Mother's mantle with Nandina. It is the perfect alternative to holly berries and they look just as festive.