After Solstice
By Nancy Bo Flood
Darkness
Begins to
Diminish
A few minutes at first,
But each day, more and more sunshine
freely given,
Shared with all.
Like
Moments of kindness
Adding light to this world
Ripples
Extending
To a friend, a stranger jogging by
Even that grouchy neighbor next door.
Bah humbug.Smile back
Or extend a simple nod.
May I help you?
Hold open a door, help carry in a bag of groceries?
Let eyes meet
Smiles exchange
Already a few minutes brighter,
This solstice day.
