THE DARKEST NIGHT

It should be cold, this shortest day, with light so scant we barely see.
Yet, as we walk outside we find, no need of coat for you or me.

The springtime temps are a great surprise, this shortest day amid clear blue skies.
OH JOY! I shout, as I embrace the day, 'tis a wondrous God who changes nature's way.

The snow melts slow under cloudless skies, the sun shines too bright for unmasked eyes.
We know this time will be too short, as dark sneaks into this little port.

We turn on lights and snuggle in, knowing shadows creep through light so thin.
Tonight we give our thanks to God, for a day of Spring where winter has trod.

Today IS winter, they all say, I beg to differ this balmy day.

Tomorrow will be more of the same, yet a pinch more light will be God's aim.

And then the winter cold sets in, but darkness lessens as each day begins.
I wait with patience for the True Light to shine, as we celebrate Christmas in this darkest time.

Praise God we have our Savior's Birth, to celebrate with all joy and mirth.
Praise God He is with us each day, in hearts that invite Him in to stay.

O Wonder, God's begotten Son, Jesus, Our Lord, the only One,

Who fills our hearts with love so grand, that we, being filled, can barely stand.

As we praise God for Jesus' birth, and fill our souls with this season's mirth,
Let's all rejoice and sing and shout as night grows deep and lights go out.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow, let the True Light shine let the darkness glow.
May we all enjoy this winter balm with peace and love and eternal calm.

As God's Light peaks through each darkened life and rests the soul that is in strife.

This darkest night need not be sad with God's son, Jesus, can make us glad.

I can try to rhyme for days on end but I think the mind would begin to bend,
to other thoughts and things to do . . .  so blessings to all from me to you.