This is a poem about the solstice. Today is the shortest day of the year, and the longest night. I wrote this yesterday anticipating this day to come, and wanting to share with you my faith in the light and the feeling that I have at this time of year. I also am hoping to post a poem a week, and hope that you can join me on this adventure. As always, I hope that this poem touches some truth in you.
Faith in the Light
The nights are dark
long
the air cold
winter
cloaks the shadows
and yet we believe
we have faith
that the light will return
we bring in a green tree
dress it up in colors
in lights
the candles are lit
warm food cooked
family gathers
around tables
hushed in holiday hues
and we have faith
that the light will return
shining bright into the shadows
that kindness will prevail
that sickness will be healed
that prosperity will reign
that time will move slowly
allowing space
for beating hearts
for whispered voices
for connections with friends
with lovers
faith in the present moment
now
the darkest night approaches
but knowing that time
brings light
each day
more
and we rejoice
in song
in laughter
in the ripple of conversation
around a table
with delicious food
family
and in the still night air
darkness
gathering clouds
rain hovering, waiting to fall
we rejoice at the quiet
the hush of the air
the gentle green leaves emerging
from dark soil
the white narcissus smelling sweet
the sun sets tinging clouds
the color a kiss
from the sun
a promise to come again
an invitation
to have
faith in the light
join me on this journey
of faith
believe in the light returning
each day a little more
spinning earth
fragile cycles
plants, seeds, dormant
waiting
having faith
in the light
like you
like me
like all of us together
having faith in the light.