January 12, 2026

Solstice Too

When dawn is
the high temperature
for the day;

when from daylight
to daylight,
the mercury will drop

with a steadiness
of intent
that suggests

less than indifference
to my heart 
and its approbations,

I give weather room
to be itself --
the wind conversing

with our chimney --
and am grateful
for the indulgence

of shelter -- its kindly
accommodations,
as I search out

my warmest gloves,
shamelessly praying
for snow.