Yule

Shortest day, longest night Celebration of light Glistening ice and snow Temperatures low Bare trees Ponds freeze Dress warm Long sleeve uniform Cardigans and sweatshirts Goodbye mini skirts Silk and wool Indoor pool Soup and stew Don’t misconstrue Wish Bread Glaze spread Cinnamon and cloves On stoves Ice skating Snow tube inflating Snow skiing Snowboard leaping Snowshoe wearing Spectators staring Hope, intentions, and new year Celebrate and cheer Yule brings hope of life Robins and wrens in strife Red, white, green, and gold My, it’s cold!