Warmth

This evening, warmth was a lot of things.

It was the rush of affection in seeing old friends.

It was the flush in my cheeks as Rhi & I made dinner.

It was the champagne bubbles fizzing in my mouth.

It was the peals of laughter as we played games after dinner.

It was the anticipation in the countdown and awe at the fireworks.

It was the smile on my face when I wished my nearest & dearest a happy new year.

And it was the hope, uplifting hope, that comes from having a year of blank days just waiting to be filled.