“Tis the season to be jolly…” the voices sang.
Looking back on the year past, I considered the reasons why the year might not be so jolly; bills to pay, deadlines to meet, and then there was some illness.
“Merry Christmas,” a smiling child.
Joy quickly returns, “Merry Christmas, sweetheart.”
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Midlife SInglemum
December 27, 2011 at 18:08
So true that even Santa in his Grotto has a reality to go home to. Well done.
Ross Mannell
December 30, 2011 at 19:27
Thanks for the comment.
Reality still has its joys. 🙂
Lynda Dixon
December 28, 2011 at 04:54
It is remarkable that even in the midst of negative thoughts, the smile of a child can chase away all the gloom. So….. who’s going to finish this one off?
Ross Mannell
December 30, 2011 at 19:28
Thanks for the comment.
What’s better than a child’s smile to remind us of what’s really important. 🙂
Sally-Jayne
January 1, 2012 at 00:23
Love the change of emotions from joy to despair and back to joy in just 50 words!
Ross Mannell
January 1, 2012 at 07:53
Thanks for the comment.
Mixed emotions can be very much a part of the season.
jfb57
January 1, 2012 at 05:55
I like this simple entry Ross. It does speak the truth of what life is like but also reminds us of Christmas! Well done for having another go!
Ross Mannell
January 1, 2012 at 07:56
Thanks for the comment.
We do sometimes need reminders of what’s important when normal life impinges. 🙂