Enchanted icon
recapturing the magic
of a long-ago fantasy
brightly festooned
in tangible measures of time
masquerading as colorful baubles
old world St. Nicholas
antique, red glass balls
petit point heirlooms
cross-stitched holiday designs
a Tiffany silver snowflake
Polar Express souvenir bells
miniature Fenway Park
kid-crafted ornaments
gilded sweetgum balls
Pawley's Island sand dollar
Panamanian mola
Alpine edelweiss
re-tied, red yarn bows
crystal reindeer mobile
Sidney's memorial bell
each a treasure
with particular intent
composing a lovely story
cherished connections
to this seven-decade life
still giving comfort and joy.
