Blessing of the Long Night Moon

Wisdom says
Befriend the dark.
Welcome its gifts and songs.

But as the solstice sun
stands still
and far away,

I thank the Long Night Moon
for lingering three full
nights while we keep vigil

through the throes of loss
and change, watching every horizon
for Love’s face rising—

and the gentle light
of hope
refracted there.

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NOTE: The confluence of December’s full moon with the winter solstice this year brought an early moonrise and late moonset for three nights running — a gift of light refracted to bless our nights.