The world is a whirl of coloured lights, every house lit up with Christmas. Sparking, flashing, brilliant light, brightening my face, my heart, my toes.And there amongst the sparkle, a young face shines brighter than any light. Joy radiates from every pore, gushing out with such lucid energy that mouths turn to smiles around him. Weary hearts dance a little jig just watching this boy race from house to house, oozing with the wonders around him. ‘He’s so enthusiastic,’ says one. ‘It makes me want to skip.’
So I skip, just a little. Bouncing in his slipstream, marvelling at it all. The world gone madly wonderful when seen through the eyes of this seven year old boy. A boy so powered by the business of living that every moment, every shred, is a reason to celebrate. I close my eyes to the brightness and a wish forms deep within: ‘Always,’ my wish says firmly. ‘Always shine this brightly.’
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So beautiful - your writing and the boy :)
I have exactly that wish for my beautiful four year old. I worry that the world will dim his light and dampen his infectious enthusiasm for everything. How do you keep that amazing spirit alive?
Gosh, your writing takes me on a journey, every time! Lovely. Getting caught up in a moment..life's simple pleasures.
You have just written beautifully the joy in my heart and in my daughters' every single time we look at Christmas lights. This is one of the reasons why I so love the holidays. xx
Such a wordsmith, beautiful writing Maxabella. Summed up the uninhibited joy only the very young display so un self consciously.
Ah to see the world through the eyes of a child - let's never lose that.
Shiny light joy..its great to feel some of what our little one feel :)
this was gorgeous!
this was gorgeous!
I love this Bron. A perfect description of joy x
Beautiful.
Childhood joy, unhidden, if only it lasted for longer.
Your post has shone a little much needed light on me, thanks :)
Beautiful post.
Aw this is a very very lovely post, such an inspirational Christmas story. I hope that your boy keeps shining this brightly. Forever and Ever
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it really is something to see the world through a child's eyes....I think this is what I miss the most as my son gets older.
Children are our teachers...my kids remind me daily of what is really important. Merry xmas to you and the family gorgeous friend. xxx
Yes.
Just beautiful.
Your writing gave me goosebumps. :)
Goosebumps....
This gave me goosebumps. Beautiful x
This is precious, the images of that beautiful boy loving every moment are just divine. You always make me stop remember & absorb the important bits Bron, thank you & MERRY CHRISTMAS wonderful woman! x
This post is gorgeous.."bouncing in his slipstream"..yes, so important to stop and see it through their eyes.
love the lights in your photo. just beautiful xx
beautiful, beautiful writing Bron - and that boy of yours, I'm sure he will always shine a little brighter than most. He's a treasure.
So beautiful. Such a special time and picture you painted. xx
I love how those little lights bring out the best in us too. Maybe that's why we want them to keep it burning as long as we can - preferably forever. I hope that no-one will ever snuff out that light in your little one – nor mine. Merry Christmas. Thank you. xx
Awww...
Love the lights. Would never have thought of that, looks really awesome!
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