Winter Solstice

pastures of plenty

are dormant in the north

asleep, on pause

for a few days of thaws

then light is re-awakened

and begins its return to full strength

our inner light

responds to each day

shining forth

as a presence on display

able to illumine

for others the Way

a way of walking together

towards a new year

feeling the power

kicking up to new gears

balancing speed with the presence of love

into winter we emerge

being the peace we dream of