Winter Solstice

Today is the winter solstice
I'll be at work at six PM
Twelve and a half hours till I get off
Prognosis is somewhat dim!

The winter solstice definition
I read brought a smile and a tear,
Is the shortest period of light
And the longest night of the year!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Hoffman Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 8:07 PM
I can relate Pat as I'm not much of a winter person either…love the winter solstice humor! Nicely done!~Che :)
Adams Avatar
December 22, 2017 at 7:10 AM
Thank you Cheryl!................pat
Allison Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 6:58 PM
yeuk I don't like winter and the dull dark days and nights:-( love your wit Pat:-) hugs Jan xx
Adams Avatar
December 22, 2017 at 7:09 AM
Not much for it myself other than I can sleep better under a warm blanket.................patrick
Michael Avatar
December 21, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Nice poem Pat... Between you and the Winter Solstice... it would have come and gone while you're at work...
Adams Avatar
December 22, 2017 at 7:07 AM
That's true Arturo! Well I'm off now for 12 days! Yah hoo!!!.....Thanks for commenting!.........pat
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