Delightful Emergence

I had this idea in my head
holiday cards, hand-painted
a brightly decorated tree with a glorious star atop
four dangling red balls spreading joy to the world

unfortunately, my imagination exceeded my talent
the colors were too bold, as if they were trying too hard
cheerfully masking my disappointment

slow down, breathe
close the eyes, hand on heart
feel the rhythm
of breath and heartbeat
open the eyes with a softened gaze

what is trying to emerge here?
what is emerging now?
Here there are trees in the distance
Now there is a tree in the foreground

sensing downward, sensing inward, sensing upward
external to internal to eternal
vibratory resonance
delightful emergence

bringing good tidings of great joy
peace on earth, good will my friends