Kim Rodrigues Poet Tanka

Winter Solstice

beckons darkest day
offering a farthing of
moonshine and starlight —
coupled flesh warm beneath quilt
Winter wine keeps spirits’ bright

beckons darkest day
coldness of the Christ’s sealed tomb —
tears and fears presume
the worst of ebon, the death
of life and healing; breathing

celebration of
the birth and rebirth from God
at the darkest times —
star of Bethlehem sojourns
to every bootlegged corner

celebration of
all sons and daughters of King
haloed in moonshine —
silent nights prescribed, roaring
hearth and candlelight; pristine

12/9/2020

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Caren Krutsinger December 13, 2020 at 4:56 PM You have made the winter solstice FEEL like a celebration, Kim. Kim Rodrigues December 14, 2020 at 2:28 AM Thank you! May your Winter Solstice shine bright and brighter by the hand of God!

Regina Mcintosh December 10, 2020 at 4:49 AM I N S P I R A T I O N inside your vision. God bless you always with joy and wisdom Kim Rodrigues December 10, 2020 at 5:22 AM Such encouragement you spread! God’s blessings your way!

Victor Buhagiar December 9, 2020 at 9:40 AM May the star of Bethlehem shine always on us. We need the Light. ~~ Kim Rodrigues December 9, 2020 at 5:27 PM We do:)

Vijay Pandit December 9, 2020 at 8:06 AM Beautiful images, Kim, of winter's reign intertwined with the delight of festive season. Kim Rodrigues December 9, 2020 at 8:11 AM Thank you, dear friend!