Winter’s light
We gather on these cold dark nights
to celebrate the winter’s light
the light we share through all our arts
will surely warm the coldest hearts
and there need be no ancient reason
to share our love in this dark season
no figurehead to lead us on
to encourage us to have some fun
to dance and laugh and love and sing
no dogma needs to force these things
no money, gift, product or token
has worth like loving words when spoken
and as you near the daylight’s end
cherish the smile on the lips of a friend
then when the frosty eve draws in
enjoy the warmth that friendship brings
if you find yourself lost in the middle of winter
be straight and true and always remember
that every season has it’s end
so there’s no need to your senses forfend
from the cruel cold winters’ bitterness
entrust yourself to love’s prowess
and take as your guide this the winter’s light
travelling through the winter’s night
illustrated-self 