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arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
A reminder to extend the laurel branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…


 

internal countdown begins

like ants to freshly landed 

sugar crystal

like sunflower to rising sun

peeping from cover

like expectant pyjama'd tyke 

on Christmas morn

a feeling, full grown or so,

but couldn't quite shake

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 21st, 2024 05:38
  • Comment from author about the poem: ...everything is different, now that we're 'adulting' but some instincts are inherent like the homing of salmon and penguins...
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  • cellinic

    A very nice, deep and multifaceted piece of work. Best wishes and warm regards,

    • arqios

      Thanks kindly. Hurray for being the first to weigh in on this posting. Cheers!

    • TobaniNataiella

      We all retain some part of being a child inside us, a happy enjoyable read to brighten up what here is a horrible cold wet day, Thank you

      • arqios

        Yes, thank you; it’s that something inside of us accompanying us everyday, well almost 😅

        • TobaniNataiella

          You are very welcome

        • Neville


          If its your BIG DAY then many congratulations .. if it's not, then here, have even more .. congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations, 🧑‍🎄👍

          • arqios

            🤣🙏🏻 Thanks N!

          • 2781

            Yep, I get caught up in the mania.
            It's the one time of year I allow myself to get ripped off.
            Wait a minute, today I bought oysters from the farmer for $15 a dozen, and 5kg of frozen wild caught king pawns for $27.50, and got given a watermelon by the Syrian grocer. Great time of year,
            Cheers

            • arqios

              Oh true that! Have a good one 🙏🏻

            • sorenbarrett

              Caught the feeling in this poem so well expressed with memories of childhood and the anticipation of Christmas morning. Yes it is a feeling that can't be shaken. A most lovely write.

              • arqios

                Haha! Thanks Soren 🙏🏻

              • Thad Wilk

                A beautiful Christmas
                poem and thoughts penned! ⛄🧑‍🎄
                I still feel the same about
                it, as I did then!! 👍
                Love it!!😍 Great read my friend!
                Best regards ✌️ Thad

                • arqios

                  Thanks Thad , much appreciated 🙏🏻

                • Tony36

                  Well written and expressed

                  • arqios

                    Cheers Tony 🙏🏻

                    • Tony36

                      You're welcome

                    • Cassie58

                      Lovely and upbeat and brings out my inner child. Great imagery. I still get excited about Christmas with family. Enjoyed my visit and your posted music arqios.

                      • arqios

                        Thanks Cassie. 🙏🏻 Yes! As a child the J5 made Christmas quite complete with their Christmas album.

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Yes, despite my poetry’s focus as of late, I too, do have that inner child within me, longing for Christmas Eve/Day. Thank you for bringing that less cynical kiddo out with this wonderful gem, my friend! 🌹👏

                        • arqios

                          And though it’s rarely eventuated, the little kid does want to come out and play; “Life” just had to happen, a lot. Thanks Tristan 🙏🏻

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            You are welcome, friend! 🙏

                          • David Wakeling

                            The truth about growing up.It can be a lot different.Thoughtful poem

                            • arqios

                              Yes indeed, it can! Thanks DWa 🙏🏻

                            • Kevin Hulme

                              I know what you mean. Somethings just stay with you.
                              My Mother loved the Frank Sinatra Christmas Album. So that’s special for me .
                              Have a good one.

                              • arqios

                                Oh, listened to that a couple of days ago. My dad had a radio 📻 set to a Frank Sinatra station/channel and broke off the tuner so no one could change the channel. All the season’s best to you and yours 🎄

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Those memories of our youth are still there arqios.

                                Andy



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