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.
A – Is for the Air we breathe and Appreciation for what we have. New Zealand is the best.
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.
Vicky - 6 years ago
Thank you Gigglebyte for adding your ABCs to the list. We each have our own special things to appreciate and be thankful for and sometimes we need to express them.