~

Beneath the light - in the darkest part of night -

a wisp of breath gathers from the contrails of

thought; sustains us in a thin arc of air

– breathing us.

In the deepest part of night – stronger than the light, 

a mystery persists beyond our imagining;

sustains us with its compassionate pulse

– living us.

In the darkest part of night – remember the light:

a brilliance endures to assuage our fear;

sustains us with its luminescence

- guiding us.

Break open the Alabaster Jar:

release the fragrant balm upon our own souls;

anoint the unwavering Sacred Partnership

– blessing us

through the long winter’s night…

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Photo: “Mt. Rainier - Winter Sky” & ‘Winter Solstice for the Soul’ © 2019, Vicky M. Semones