Each year I write a holiday poem. I hope with each poem to touch the sense of wonder and magic in the season. I hope with each poem to offer a moment to reflect, to find a comforting stillness of spirit. I hope with each poem that we are reminded of the many gifts of love and compassion in our lives.

This year’s poem is sent out to you with sincere hopes for your health, happiness, and comfort, now, and in the year ahead.

The winter wind draws in upon itself,

Becoming a gentle breeze,

Brushing each cheek in a greeting

Infused with joie de vivre.

We know soul-deep,

Things wonderful,

Great and small,

Wait for us.

The season reminds us,

That Love Incarnate

Walks beside us

And dwells within us.

We remain determined to make the season bright.

To hold high our solitary candle.

Once and again we remember all the times past.

Our invincible hope infuses the holidays

As we send out

 Our greetings

Our simple prayers

Our heart-felt wishes

With words that embrace and offer

“Sanctuary and Light.”

“Peace and Good.”

May this season be for you a time of

Sanctuary and Light* Peace and Good**

*Iona Celtic Christian Community. **Greeting of St. Frances

If you would like to read more Holiday poems you can find them in Winter’s Invitation. The poems in Winter’s Invitation flow with a resonance and rhythm that charms as well as the words themselves. The poems vibrate with meaning on levels that surprise the reader with each new reading not just at the holidays but throughout the year. Their message is always one of resilience, compassion, deep peace, and community.

Winter’s Invitation is available on this website, Amazon, Kindle, and bookstores.