Resolution
Enough is enough, you say
The effigy of
seasonal indulgence
Gets dragged outside
No ceremony now
The match is lit and
up it goes
Enough is enough, you
say
I sweep the remains
and think
We don’t need this
bag of fudge
I have two sweaters
He has three cans of
nuts
Let’s pass some where they need to go
We have enough
Your cheeks are cold and red
The deed’s been done
The pile of booty is
made
No ceremony here
We look at all the
excess and say
Yes to passing around
the wealth
So sweaters socks fudge
nuts scarves
Find their way to
need and want
I touch your cheeks kiss you soundly
Kiss you again again again
Four times and more
That may be enough
Enough - This is the word that I will hold close this year. I resolve to have enough and no more. If more comes, I resolve to share it so others may have enough. Simple and simplifying ...
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You have me reflecting on how much is enough! Ha, how much is enough fudge? (For me, enough is none at all, as if I have it in the house it would be gone all too soon. And you?) And three cans of nuts definitely would be more than sufficient. Your poem made me think about excesses and how much any of us needs. Some of us have more than enough to share! But kisses? One can never have enough. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea--sharing when we realize we have enough rather than saving up spares. Love the photo as well. Doesn't look like that will ever burn in all that snow! And really I think more kisses may be needed.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your resolution, Susan. I can declutter I think but I know there are also a few objects I like. I agree however that being with the one we love is what matters above all.
ReplyDeleteEnough. Contentment. Generosity. I loved the themes in your writing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good message, Susan. Our planet is groaning under the weight of excess and waste and more, more, more. I love, too, that you opted to (not simply discard but to) try and find a need to be filed with things you do not have a use for.
ReplyDeletethis is such a nice action "giving" especially to those in need, this is what holds our planet in good stead
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An excellent resolution!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful word: enough, and creative resolution: to share. Good on you! ~ Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat message here, Enough is a great word, we would all do a lot better if we knew where to stop and what to stop.
ReplyDeleteSusan, this is such an inspiration and freeing resolution. I love this poem and your generosity. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very uplifting to read. I find Christmas to be such a time of excess, wonderful to share the booty with others. Yay! I love this!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring to read - to be content with enough ~ For me the word connotes being grateful with our blessings ~ Happy New Year ~
ReplyDeleteGlad to see no stinting on the kisses !
ReplyDeleteTo have enough is being fair! Having enough and fairness as a principle is good to transcend the new year with. Wonderful thoughts Susan!
ReplyDeleteHank
I'm blessed that I was raised good enough to know how to appreciate what is given to me and for what I work hard to achieve. A lot of people get things served to them on a platter and they'll whine about wanting more than that. I just don't understand it. Everyone should be happy with what they have and strive to better themselves in a positive manner, not through petty money or items that don't mean anything. Great poem!
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