Well, I did manage to sneak on Poetic Asides (click on today’s prompt to see others’ work), as well as Jingle and Sunday Scribblings this week. So in the midst of my move, here is my take on Robert’s prompt: RECEIPT. Apropos, no? Peace, Amy
MEMORANDUM
TO: Poetic Asides and my blogging buddies
RE: Receipt of my intent to change locales
To Poetic Asides, to all I have befriended
No matter where I am, my journey with you
has not ended, nor will it
But God has called my Pastor Lex to a new place
To do a “new thing,” as is his calling
From cold, snowy Attica
To colder, blistering Madison, WI
Moving in Mid-January:
This shows that God possesses not only a
great sense of humor
But a well-developed sense of irony as well
(Jews knew that already)
While I shall remain scarce until
the move is completed, I will check in
from time to time. PA is my “fix” when
life mixes turmoil with tinsel
and thunder with a lightening of spirit
May you all have a blessed Christmas
A peaceful Hanukkah (where the heck is my dreidel?)
…and a happy Festuvus (for the rest of us)
No matter what your reason for celebrating this season
pray for peace above all
© 2010 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Sharp Little Pencil 
Sherry Blue Sky
I love this, Amy. Yes, re God’s sense of humor and irony:) Happy Hanukkah, Happy Solstice, Happy Yule, Happy Kwaanza, and happy moving day. From cold to colder….brrrrrr! Keep us posted!
Sharp Little Pencil
Oh, man, I forgot Kwaanza. Now my buddy John Calvin won’t speak to me til February… Beaches, if you’re out there, I throw myself on your mercy, honey!
Thanks, Sherry, especially about “getting” God’s ways. I’ll keep posting, anyway! Amy
Tilly Bud
Jesus never stayed in one place so why do the rest of us? Enjoy the change and the opportunities and experiences it will bring.
Sharp Little Pencil
Hey, Debbie, It’s so true. I always say, God doesn’t like followers to be too comfortable… lest we grow lazy! Thanks, “Li’l Till”!! Amy
Debbie
Thinking of you in your cold move! At least your poems are warm! 🙂 Thank you!
Sharp Little Pencil
Thanks, Debbie. Yes, cold weather, warm hearts. This kind of contact, the poetic heart-to-hearts, really helps me. I have seasonal affective disorder (on top of the manic depression), so this move will keep me alert and motivated. No wallowing allowed!!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, love, Amy