Stillness Amidst The Display
The season rolls in with a bright, flashy glow,
But beneath the surface, the stress tends to grow,
Endless to-do lists fill up every spare hour,
In the rush to be merry, joy starts to sour.
Stores overflow with a chaotic display,
As shoppers rush in, losing sight of the day,
The clatter of cash registers drowns out the peace,
While the joy of the season feels harder to seize.
Family gatherings come with love and some strain,
Where laughter can linger but also brings pain,
Expectations run high, and tensions ignite,
In the name of togetherness, it can spark a fight.
Lights twinkle brightly, yet shadows loom near,
Loneliness echoes; the heart fills with fear,
For some, the holidays are a tough, painful time,
A reminder of losses, a mountain to climb.
The year’s end brings pressure to meet all demands,
Yet the chaos of shopping distracts from real plans,
To enjoy simple moments, to breathe and connect,
But the season’s frenzy leads to discontent.
So amid all the glitter, remember to breathe,
Seek out the calm in the whirlwind to ease,
For the hell of the holiday is not just in the fray,
But in finding small stillness amidst the display.