holiday

 

the holiday season
gets so frantic
so much
to do
so much
to prepare
stress abounds

anticipation 
wanting everything
to be perfect
feeling behind
forgetting 
good enough is 
good enough

decorations, cards, presents,
trees, meals, drinks, 
guests, family, smiles. 
activities, no school, 
parties, dressing up,
busy being busy

some years more festive
than others
some years more to do
than others
nostalgic

remembering songs
remembering shows
remembering traditions
remembering meals
remembering family

traditions carried down
new traditions 
created over time
the world tries to falsely extend
the magic of the time

but it still goes by
in the blink of an eye
so much focus on preparing
instead of enjoying
the moment

wanting
pushing
be happy
be fulfilled
be grateful
be everything

be this
be that
do this
do that
do

in the end
though
what I really care about
what I really want to happen
what I really want to give
isn't quantifiable    

simplicity
inner peace
love
happiness
strength
fun times
good health
ease
self care
hope
laughter
friendship
inspiration
creativity
intention

wishing the unexpected to happen
wishing dreams to be dreamt
wishing action by all for a better world
wishing kindness to others by others
wishing we work together instead of individually 
wishing connection instead of transaction

these are the gifts
I hope to give
I hope are received
I hope are granted
this holiday season
for these are the gifts that matter most
just be