My Poem, Winter Solstice

 

Winter Solstice

Come rest inside with me, my love,

the full moon wanes in the sky above

 

The wheel has turned, the night is long,

the Ancients chant a Solstice song

 

Oh moon! Oh stars! Oh darkest night!

Make clear our thoughts, make clear our sight

 

Release our hearts, release our minds,

from all that’s passed, from all that binds.

Our sorrows dropped on shadow ground,

we’ll walk away, not turn around

We'll leave the past where it belongs,

in Earth's dark soil, to join the songs

of all who lived and all who died,

of all who loved and all who cried

We’re not the same, but we come from one,

let’s meet at dawn to greet the sun.

A Wonderful Book Even at the Andover Bookstore

 Such a wonderful time we had at the book event for my new book, Candles in the Windows, A Christmas Romance, at the Andover Bookstore on Main Street in my hometown of Andover, Massachusetts. We filled the small space with smiles and laughter - family, long-time friends, and new acquaintances. Bookstores are special places, and this one especially so. I am filled with gratitude for bookstores, books, book lovers, friends old and new, family, and, especially, for having created the writing life of which I always dreamed. 

Welcome to the Andover Bookstore!

Welcome and Come in!

Long-time friends

My childhood friend Virginia, whom I have known

since 3rd grade, knitted this beautiful hat for me.

And a few shots during the reading/talk.