All that does matter is love and it's cost is priceless when it appears.

Susan

A profound write my friend, well done...for it is the simple and small things in life that bring the most satisfying pleasure. I was thinking while I read this poem about how some things never change, they stand the test of time and continue to bring joy and peace to our life year after year, certain traditions that remain in tact, while other fly by night ideas, whims, and phases simply fade with the passing of time...as I hung my children's time worn ornaments on the tree this year many that have been hung for more than twenty five and twenty six years still bring as much joy as they did the year that they were bought. Someone ask me if I was ever going to change the theme and color design on my Christmas tree...I simply answered no, that I enjoyed the traditional ornaments of love each bought with heart, or made with loving tender hands...well just rambling now, but a great write does that to one. Hope you had a merry Christmas and will have a happy New Year. It feels great to be back at the den, I've missed everyone.
Blessings,
Joyce B.

You have stated it well, look to the small, simple things because they bring the most pleasure. Love of family, God and togetherness will always triumph....

Be safe,
Karen

This was a great poem! Help keep poetry alive! I agree you summed my x-mas up to a tee

You summed it up well Bill! Still the hope is alive and well because He lives and is forever present in those who believe, so we can still make the difference!