Adoration of the Christ Child
Circa 1619 - 1621
Artist Gerard van Honthorst
In the collection of the Uffizi in Florence
Circa 1619 - 1621
Artist Gerard van Honthorst
In the collection of the Uffizi in Florence
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YOU KNOW WHAT I REALLY WANT
FOR CHRISTMAS?
I want to feel the magic of being five or six or seven again
When everything about the season was new and fresh and thrilling.
When I felt the tremble of expectancy as parcels
mysteriously appeared under the Christmas tree;
And the wait of three more sleeps grew so excruciating
I felt my body would burst from its skin.
When the HUSH of soft, holy moments hugged me like a blanket
As I sat mesmerized by tinsel glimmer and tree lights;
And the sweet, sweet strains of Away in a Manger
filled me with shivery delight.
Yes, I long to feel again the secret yearnings of a child's heart
for the inexpressible and the MIRACULOUS. . .
As I wait in Wonder for the Christ Child.
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What's your heart wish this Christmas?
Hugs,
Brenda
xox
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Now you know what that feeling really is, don’t you? Oh I did love the words...you captured the feeling from childhood so very well! Well enough for me to know that you really know what you’re chatting about for sure. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁🎄
ReplyDeleteI hope that your Christmas would be enjoyable and may the essence of Christmas remain always with you. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
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