Lisburn, my nearest town, has a festival of lights on at the moment. The high street has been decked out with a light display which three times a day is hooked up to a sound system. Music plays as the lights dance in time to it. Its really pretty impressive. Yesterday I happened to be in town when the display was happening so I took as park bench for ten minutes to sit and watch. All around me were people who has also stopped to watch. Standing right in front of me was a Mum , Dad and three girls aged about 6,8 and 10. I watched as the girls started dancing in the street to the loud and upbeat music. They were playing air guitars and generally just having fun. Mum and Dad were joining in, encouraging their girls to go for it. Over to my left a couple of teenage girls were singing along. It was lovely to see spontaneous joy on the streets. Here's something I wrote in response.........
Wonder
let yourself believe in magic
chip the frostbite from your soul
re-discover childlike wonder
let delight become your goal
don't become a grumpy cynic
bullying your hopes to death
free your dreams to soar to heaven
drink in joy with every breath
choose the path of optimism
walk against the downbeat crowd
kindle love in other people
shout the truth and shout it loud
Life's a gift and not a trial
celebrate it with a song
choose the way of fun this day
and Merry Christmas everyone.
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