This quiet night? When all is said and done, the banners hung high for one last day, the gifts unwrapped and tucked away. The tree sways in it's gentle way. The ornaments jingling and shimmering as is their nature. Many a candle flickering, trying their hardest to compete with the grand fireplace. Failing, yet they try.

The festivities at their close, the holiday decor enjoying the attention for one last day, the kids well-fed, happy and tucked away. The tree still sways in that gentle way. The ornaments shimmer and jingle as they do. For now, we rest and await the next year. Try to let this night pass with some quiet. Failing, yet we try.