Darkness comes upon us
The night descends at four
Cold makes sure we shiver
and frostbite leaves us sore.
The feeling of self-pity
and sorrow smothers us
We wake up in the darkness
with fear and sadness thus.
Yet in the darkest hour
of winter, comes a light
A warmth that melts the snowbanks
and cancels out the night.
We see it shine through windows
On rooftops there is hope
Draped upon the windowsills
is light to help us cope.
Light to inspire the future
Warmth to break the chain
When winter is cold, we feel so alone
But joy is a gift we gain.
For kids who are tucked in tight
or adults who’ve lost their sight
Hope comes at night and makes things bright
The holidays bring humankind light.
Reflections Literary Magazine 