With the spirits. With my soul.

Too often. I see people mismanaging Christmas. Trying to do too much. Too much obligatory social stuff. Instead of finding solitude.  Better to take a walk. Alone. Or with a loved one. Along a seashore. Or into the woods.  Maybe at night. To see the stars. In the vast cosmos. Wondering. Wondering. Feeling the good vibes. Emanating from the distance.  I avoid the throngs. Even close family. On Christmas.  Afterall, I've already taken care of my social requirements.  Many times over. On days that aren't Christmas. I've paid my social debt. Now it's Christmas. Time to commune. With the spirits. With my soul. --Jim Broede