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Jan 03, 2023
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The Brightest Star
The Brightest Star
With Christmas comes a mass of joys
in forms of packages and toys.
But beneath the thrill of homemade cakes
lies the joy that families make.
Each holding on for a short while
the love contained in a simple smile.
Above all and best by far
is the glow made by each new star.
The brightest being not up high
but usually right before our eye.
— Clentin, Jan 03, 2023
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Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
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Rosewood Apothecary
3 years 5 months ago
Nice
This is a wonderful and original take at defining the “Christmas spirit” as it’s called. I’m not a Christian but I was certainly raised Catholic. As an adult my wife and I are most closely associated with Neopaganism and so we teach the kids about Yule. They are still showered with material things of course but I need them to grow up connected to nature and the seasons. The winter solstice is a time for collation and renewal and letting go or settling old grievances.
This is beautiful,
Tim
Lavender
3 years 5 months ago
The Brightest Star
Hello, Clentin,
Practically perfect in every way! Very sweet, and true.
L