yule-tide
resurrection begins
in bright hopes
on this darkest of nights
the sun returns to the earth
resurrection begins
in bright hopes
on this darkest of nights
the sun returns to the earth
© G.s.k. '14
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| Credits: Winter Solstice (© photo Millie Gounder-Flynn) |
Today is special because today is the 21st of December or the Winter Solstice or as it was called in the past Yule-Tide!
I think that today should be a universal holiday in all the Northern Hemisphere - Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, but it's also the beginning of the renewal of life as days grow progressively longer culminating in the Spring Equinox.
Here are Jane Reichhold's beautiful haiku for this wonderful day:
winter solstice
the white night alone
with rolling surf
winter solstice
the sun in the south
with old folks
winter solstice
warmth of friends
return the sun
© Jane Reichhold
And our host Chèvrefeuille:
the longest night
bright stars sparkle through the clouds -
Christmas carolers
© Chėvrefeuille
Yes, there's great hope in knowing it's only going to get brighter from here on out :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice Georgia
Thanks Jen ... I look for the bright side of things if I can ;-)
DeleteThanks Jen ... I look for the bright side of things if I can ;-)
DeleteThe longest night is also the return of the light: paradoxical!
ReplyDeleteSolstice Haiku
The half filled cup as it were ...
DeleteHow we all long for the sun to return at this time of year---at least in the northern hemisphere!
ReplyDeleteI find it strange to think that while we bask in our summer ... New Zealand has cold and blustery weather ..
DeleteWe are celebrating as much as we can during our hibernation..
ReplyDeletelol ... yes your right!
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