Winter Glow

Longtime Community member Patrick Newman sends us a poem by Carla Desrosiers, who survived a bad car accident that killed her husband – his nephew. She went on through a long recuperation to marry again and have a family. So, although not an especially religious person, she knows about Light and Darkness.

Winter sunrise PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling

WINTER GLOW

Blackness borders shrunken days;
The weakened, chastened sunshine rays
Appear resigned to lose the fight
Against the dark, encroaching night…

Quick! Strike a flame! Let’s help the sun
Hold back the darkness! Everyone –
Raise up a candle, light a spark!
We won’t surrender to the dark…

We’ll BE the light – just watch us glow;
Illuminating smiles show
Where Kindness, Love, and Laughter dance
The Dark and Cold don’t stand a chance!

by Carla Desrosiers