Looking for poetry

[vaneramos]

I chose to spend this Christmas Day, for the first time, with Danny. A considerable crowd of friends showed up at the house for roast ham last night; we were 14 altogether. Today Bill and Daniel headed to Hamilton for the morning, so Danny and I were left to the quietest Christmas I can remember, and I'm pleased with that.

I phoned Stephen, my

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[lichtgespinst]

thank you for sharing some ofyour Christmas experiences and thoughts with us, Van!
sounds like you had a good time.

[vaneramos]

It was the story that came to mind today. Yes, it has been a fine day.

[eloquentwthrage]

If I never write another poem in my life, but walk every day in contentment and belonging, I would be better off.

But what about us???

Even so, I somehow doubt poetry is dead.

Whew! You had us worried.

Merry Christmas, Van.

[vaneramos]

But what about us???

That's an interesting, even moving question, and I don't know how I could ever answer it. But I'm finding writing must come mostly from a desire to do so for its own sake, rather than to impress anyone (or even help them).

Anyway, I hope this evening finds you feeling reasonably okay and able to enjoy it. Happy heathen days!

[vaneramos]

It is interesting the journey our life takes us isn't it?

Yes, and I am grateful just to have known a good percentage of those 14 for more than three years. Good cheer and health to you as well. Van

[ink_ling]

I enjoy the really hot, sturdy, mindful, lingering character of our middle-aging bodies. I think I may be enjoying it more than the period of carousal. (I came out when I was 28.)

If I never write another poem in my life, but walk every day in contentment and belonging, I would be better off. Even so, I somehow doubt poetry is dead. Beautifully and -- I think -- wisely said.

[vaneramos]

I'm still coming to terms with that body's changes, a little more with each passing month. Thank you, and seasonal cheer to you!

[ink_ling]

The change is handsome, from what I can see. :) Hope you are having continued happy holidays yourself, Van!

wow, fabulous

[anonymous]

Hi Van
I hope you don't mind that I stumbled across your blog via Sue R's site! Your writing is captivating. I've just begun to write myself and reading your words (Dec 25th in particular) is inspirational. I love what you have to say about poetry (being an aspiring poet myself and rather sucking at it!)
Thanks for sharing, Tara
(I'm a blogspot blogger so had to choose Anonymous ... www.commonfuture.blogspot.com to 'even the score')

Re: wow, fabulous

[vaneramos]

Is this Tara who I know from the neighbourhood? Cool! Thanks for your kind comments.