When the crack widens to an unknown view
fear can squeeze in between rough edges of darkness
quickly slide in, expanding like a balloon
barricade of shadow to seal the entrance.
Yet seekers of light will never be dismayed by tricks of perspective
their wisdom of the season’s shifting songs sing them forward.
When eyes look with love, illumination is present for all
allowing forgiveness to set another place at the table
where lanterns burn long into the night.
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
Dedicated to all of those who make the world a better place by generously giving their light.
If you happen to be in Vancouver BC, Canada on Saturday December 21, check out their 26th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival put on by the Secret Lantern Society. Even if you can’t go, you will find their website inspiring with free community events including a labyrinth of light and workshops to make lanterns. What beauty communities can create when they come together.
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Thanks for this poem! As we deal with the days that grow steadily darker and shorter, it is nice to be reminded that we each need to shine our own light….and that it really will make the world a better place! I love your poetry, Ali…..
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Ann, thank you so much for the kind compliment. I always appreciate hearing your reflections. We are all part of one big village and sharing our light does matter to help us find our way forward.
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…seekers of light will never be dismayed by tricks of perspective
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Thank you for your reflection my friend.
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Oh, Ali, this is just lovely! I so enjoyed reading your poem. I also refollwed you …. I’ve been getting unfollowed a lot by WP. Not sure what is up with that but it is aggravating. May your Holidays shine with Light!! xo
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Thanks for following. WP does have its issues. I appreciate knowing that my poem brought light to your day. Happy Holidays. I look forward to more of your amazing photos.
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Oh my, what a vivid poem. I love it!
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Valerir, thank you for stopping by and sharing your light. It matters.
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Thanks to those who shine, like you Ali.
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We all have a light to keep on. Shine bright Colleen.
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Beautiful! I love the phrase “their wisdom of the season’s shifting songs sing them forward.”
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Thanks for reflecting back your favorite line. I am thrilled to be moving toward longer days.
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This is a clever poem and way to honor the light Ali. Happy Solstice and keep on shining.
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Thanks Brad. I love this day when the darkness starts to recede.
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Yes, a little bit more light each day!
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