Thursday, January 13, 2011

'Til Next Year ~



as I gaze
at this pitcher
memories
waltz
through my head
consequently
to the cupboard
it just hasn't
sped


and
no,
my name
it is not
the cupboards overflow
and old
oops!
that part I forgot


30 comments:

Rick said...

A nice whimsical post Susan, although I know what you mean about the memories. Perhaps the pitcher can stay for just a little while longer.

Dawning Inspiration said...

Love the poem... and it's inevitable for me too - I usually forget to put something away...

Tracy said...

Such a playful, moment today, Susan! My Mom had an old mug similar to yours. She kept it in the china closet all year round--a touch Christmas spirit through the year. :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

Anonymous said...

Oh, this is lovely.

Steve Gravano said...

Wonderful words...yea, something always gets left out here too.

Beth said...

I reluctantly put my Santas away first, then the angels, though some stay out all year, but usually in my bedroom, so not in regular view.
This year, however, the tree lingers. I like looking at mom's ornaments and mine mixed together.
But this weekend I will take it down,so husband can store all the Christmas stuff together.
I too liked the whimsy of the post and the pitcher is especially cool--no wonder you keep it out.

ELK said...

looks pretty happy right there!!

Joan Elizabeth said...

You are slow over there ... mine (ad most others) are packed away for another year the first few days into the New Year. Here we are all so anxious to put the old year behind us and enjoy a few more weeks in the sun (usually) before the cares of our jobs return.

Anonymous said...

Adorable photo! I love the blue canister in the background. I think I have a couple pieces that might match it? They were my grandmother's.

Louise Gallagher said...

He kind of looks like he belongs -- right there!

Love the light and lyrical nature of your poem. and the whimsy!

Mary said...

love this Susan!

i have to say again, what a joy and blessing it is to come here.

Maureen said...

Delightful! I have a Santa cup like that.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

love the post, my mother had a mug like that, don't know what happened to it. i got worried when i saw your post title, i thought you were leaving us. dont scare me like that.

Kass said...

I'm always traipsing out to the garage with some Christmas item I forgot to store.

Michelle DeRusha said...

Really cute post, Susan -- just makes me happy to read it and be here today!

caryjo said...

See? You CAN be funny! Loved it.

When I visit you, I always look at the colorful plastic utensils by the stove. I always think of those months when my kids and I lived with your family here in Omaha, and how all those bright utensils grabbed my attention way back then. And they still do.

joyce said...

Your poem made me laugh! And I do like the pitcher. There are some things you just don't want to put away for a year!

Anonymous said...

I remember having a similar Santa with the jolly and sweet face! Such a bright and cheerful addition to your blue crock utensil holder. Have a great afternoon.

Anonymous said...

well, if you are gonna put that pitcher away, then you are just gonna have to put out something else red...because it looks so good with the blue container.

Vicky said...

Ha! Love seeing a bit of your humor peek through. I have a Christmas item or two that just hasn't found its way back into storage just yet either :)

Ginny Hartzler said...

Whimsical and cute!! You gave me a chuckle!!

Laura said...

This makes me smile (old mother hubbard :)). I still have a few odds and ends I need to get up into the attic, but I too am holding back. So hard to say goodbye.

Love to you, Susan.

Glenda said...

A Christmas reminder left out all year can't be a bad thing!

Linda said...

What fun this is Susan! I don't like putting Christmas away either. I think I'm going to let the little Santa candle stay out all year!

dude said...

Just seeing Santa may me chuckle...thanks Susan!

Anonymous said...

i like those blues and red there

Anonymous said...

Santa cup looks very happy to be in your cupboard! :)
xo Catherine

Jennifer Richardson said...

sweetly nodding:)
-Jennifer

Sandrfa Heska King said...

I have a special drawer for the forgotten.

Kelly Sauer said...

Amazing what that light does, isn't it?