Upswing

upswing
getting married as the clock hand
passes the six heads for the twelve
somehow blessing the union
old wives tale of
good luck

upswing
dow and nasdaq on the rise
black not red
not minus not unch
bull not bear
plus side economy
good fortune

upswing
winter solstice
shortest day giving way to
lengthening hours of light
end of year providing
a few more minutes of sun
lifting spirits
more in the mind than sky
good day

upswings
pendulums
glasses half full toasting
positive thoughts
resilience
persistence
patience
new day
longer day
new year
new chances to prevail
hope stubborn hope
like Ole Sol
peaks over the mountain
lingers over the pacific
good news

upswings
catch the wind
catch the spirit
good cheer. . .

Happy New Year!

christie smith stephens
december 31, 2010