An evening Prayer of Thanks

They've all gone now
Mid embraces kisses and laughter
The kitchen cleaned
The family room rearranged

Our friends have lived here today
Warming our home in
unimagined unexpected ways
From riotous noisy exchange of news
To pensive silent communal calm
Before the fire in a darkened room

A comforting afterglow
Surrounds the silence of the den
I recall the warmth peace and joy
This bright bouquet of people bring

As I write these words
Of grateful thanks
To them and God for the love
Felt this day.



Poetry by josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2011-12-19 at 12:17

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countryfog
I was going to quote some inspired phrase from a Christmas carol or an ave from sacred music, but it would add nothing to my or anyone else's appreciation for your heart-felt thanks for love given and received. I'm sending this to my children with my own prayer for the love in their lives.
2011-12-19