Mag 86 -- The Shortest Day

 

The Shortest Day

The gathering begins shortly but
please, before you go, brief me
on today's news, for the print

is too big for me to decipher. 

Tell not the protracted version of
every little thing happening on our
shrinking planet — just your
short-and-sweet take on what
amused and what enthused you
on this shortest day of the year—

this December day 

of festivals and rituals, this
Midwinter marker for forgiving 

our shortcomings and
forevering our
longing.

                   MLydiaM ~ October 2011
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Visit Magpie Tales to read other Mag 86s inspired by the photo prompt above, an illustration by
Michael Sowa from The Little King December.

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