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Embers of Joy: A Celebration of Heart and Hearth

Where Laughter Dances with Memories and Love Weaves the Warmest Tapestry

By GoldenSpeechPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Convivial evening between family

In the hush of the evening, as twilight descends,

The glow of the candles on our table extends.

Laughter like music, a soft, swirling tide,

Brings warmth to the hearts where old memories hide.

With each joyful toast, we raise our glass to the past.

For moments now glimmer, like stars that will last.

The snowflakes are whispers, both gentle and clear.

Draping our lives in a cloak made of Cheer.

We gather like fireflies, flickering bright

In the web of connection, each soul draws its light.

Yet shadows may linger, on edges so fine,

The echoes of those who’ve crossed over time.

Yet joy is a bridge over the waters we have known.

Binding our spirits, not leaving us alone.

Each smile is a promise, a thread woven tight,

In the fabric of family and the warmth of the night.

As we share in the stories that dance on our lips,

The taste of nostalgia on sweet ginger sips

We find in our laughter the glow of the season.

A celebration of love, of hope, and of reason.

So let the moments linger, like stars in the sky.

Where our hearts fit like puzzles, no question of why.

In the spirit of giving, of joy that we share,

We cherish this season, wrapped in love’s tender care.

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  • Gregory Paytonabout a year ago

    Let the moments linger like stars in the sky. Well done!!

  • Joe Pattersonabout a year ago

    Beautifully written.

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