I don’t pretend to be a poet, and so, while this might have rhythm and rhyme in places, this is simply a list of all the things I’m grateful for in my life as we approach Christmas time and whatever the New Year brings.
B – Is for Butterflies and Books that gently touch my inner self, and the Beach where I can rest.
C – Is for Coffee and Chocolate (dark), our Caravan which takes us away, and characters who lead me astray.
D – Is for Daffodils and Daughters, who brighten any day.
E – Is for my Ears, to hear the sounds of laughter and the sadness of tears, and the special voices of all those I hold dear.
F – Is for Family and Friends who make my heart sing with felicity and good cheer.
G – Is for Grandchildren, and Gardens where I can count my blessings.
H – Is for Hugs from my Husband and the Happiness he brings
I – Is for Ice-creams on a warm summer’s day, eaten on a picnic rug
J – Is for January and June when Jumpers keep me snug
K – Is for Kisses and Kindles I can carry with me wherever I go
L – Is for Loving and Laughing and feeling aglow.
M – Is for Music and Moonbeams, and Manuscripts gone to be fixed
N – Is for Nature and Nurture, and nuts, premixed
O – Is for Open minds and Open hearts, and Oceans on which to sail
P – Is for Pretty Pink blossom with Perfume to inhale
Q – Is for Questions that set my mind whirring
R – Is for my Roses, their beautiful shape and aroma so stirring
S – Is for the Sun and Sky, and Super Sons and Songs to Sing
T – Is for Today and Tomorrow and the hope they bring, and Tui in the Treetops in full swing
U – Is for Umbrellas in the pouring rain
V – Is for Vintage, our old Austin car that is, and the Vegetables I like to eat.
W – Is for a glass of Wine as an evening treat
X – Is for Xmas, badly spelt, short for sharing and caring and giving heartfelt
Y – Is for our Yesterdays, and the memories they hold
And last but not least, Z is for Zips and Zinnias flowering in the heat, and acting Zany just for kicks.
Be bold, be free, be uncontrolled.
Merry Christmas everyone,
I hope you can find your list of ABCs. I’d be so happy if you would share them with me.
By Vicky Adin,
Author & book lover.