WINTER SOLSTICE PRAYER by Mary Saracino
Deep night, Dark night
Night of the longest sigh
Soulful night, Sacred night
Night of the longest dreams
Cold night, Holy night
Night of unfurling desires
Womb of the world, Birther of hope
Bringer of peace and good will
Pray, pray for all good things
That suffering for all will end
That life will thrive and generosity reign
In the hearts of all humankind
That joy will rise and children will fly
On wings of prosperity
Oh hear our plea, this silent night
When the moon is round in the sky
When hopes are high and eyes are wide
with delight and audacity
May Love prevail tonight, and always
Leading us back to our Source
May we dance with the dark, without hesitation or fear
And savor her promise of plenty
Deep night
Dark night
Night of the longest sigh
May our weary hearts stay vigilant and receptive
To all that is loving and dear.
Art:
By Josephine Wall
Another quote:
Let the laughter come, even if it has not been heard for a very long time, especially if times are hard and the future uncertain. Laughter is as important in adversity as wisdom and courage. |
STEVEN CHARLESTON
The Holly King handing over his crown to the Oak King
By Lavender & Lark: she creates the loveliest hares & faery folk, using the old method of needle felting.  By Demelsa Haughton    The scientific explanation of each solstice and equinox...  Today on Open Yesterday's Pages: |
...stay warm and well on this Winter Solstice.
ReplyDeleteHappiest Solstice to you all! Staying warm is really needed today, it's up to 33 already at 10 am. Not going to get into 40s today though!
DeleteHappy Solstice. You have gathered a wonderful set of images once again. And you've got it right with the last image. 😉
ReplyDeleteI keep talking about how I was wrong to have thought for years that the earth actually changed it's tilt, and you corrected me. It was really hard to explain, so I post a chart showing the information to those of us who are visual learners.
DeleteI am also best with visual learning.
DeleteLovely images and words. Happy Solstice to you!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great weekend.
ThanksEileen! I could have shared some of these to Saturday's Critters, but it slipped my mind...like lots of stuff these days. Happy Solstice!
DeleteHappy Solstice to you as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words and pictures for what is my favorite holiday. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteTHanks, Vicki! And sending wishes that we enjoy many more days and nights until the next Winter Solstice!
DeleteI enjoyed these images and words. Happy Solstice to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Solstice. I am enjoying your Advent windows in Saltaire!
DeleteA lovely post. I like those solstice affirmations.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of these, Barb. Thanks!
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