A place to call home,

laying under a stream

of humming illumination 

There are smokey chimneys 

and starry filled canvases 

of navy painting the air above the rooftops 

The lights on the homes 

glitter and glow

I wish you could see it, too

You comprehend it,

the left behind treasures 

the carols holding hands with years before 

hanging above them listlessly

You can hear them 

and see them with me 

unlike any other before

A chimney is not simply brick and bone 

A village isn’t simply a place to dwell

You see between the lines 

above the ugly 

and shaming the bitter 

You can hear them 

and can firmly grasp the heart 

Beating behind the scenes 

You hold it together 

some of kind metaphorical glue are you.

9 responses to “Under Illumination”

  1. Woodsy Avatar
    Woodsy

    I know this piece.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Yes you do ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 fluffy ocean waves hugs

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  2. Warren Richards Avatar
    Warren Richards

    Lovely!

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you, Warren !!!! I hope you’re having a blessed Christmas 🎄 💓

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  3. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    This is great!

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Aw thank you 😊

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      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        You’re welcome!

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  4. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    The poem definitely has a festive vibe to it and it’s a good reminder that even if things seem rosy and cheery from the outside, as with any good relationship, it still requires some work to hold it together.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Absolutely. Enjoy your comments and thought put into this. ❤️ Thank you 😊. I hope you’re having a great new year !

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