When the crack widens to an unknown view fear can squeeze in between rough edges slide to expand like a balloon of darkness a barricade of shadow to seal the entrance. Yet seekers of light will never be fooled by tricks of perspective their wisdom of the season's shifting songs sing them forward. Eyes of love, illumination for all allowing forgiveness to set another place at the table where lanterns burn long into the night. © Ali Grimshaw 2022
winter solstice
Solstice Lanterns
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.
Cherish the light
When the crack widens
to an unknown view.
Fear seeks this space
between rough edges
quickly slides in
expanding like a balloon
a barricade of shadow to
seal the sides solid.
Yet seekers of light
will never be blinded
by such tricks of perspective.
When eyes look with love
illumination is present and
forgiveness sets another place
at the table.
© Ali Grimshaw 2017
Dedicated to the shortest day of the year, the miraculous world we live in and all of those who make the world a better place by giving their light.
Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere was at 8:28 AM today.
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