Hibernal blessings
As nights grow colder
And days become shorter
We scramble towards
The annual tree slaughter
Black Friday kicks off
Shipping swarms of people
In holy communion
To our modern Cathedrals
The year looming ahead
Fills us with ambition
The New You is waiting
What’s your resolution?
In this Caucus race
A pause for reflection
A moment to ponder
For what am I grateful?
For cosying up
In the warmth of a home
For sharing a meal
Sheltered from the cold
For raising a glass
In jovial cheers
For friends to accompany
Through laughter and tears
For early train rides
When it’s still dark
Cramming a chapter
Before reaching work
For the carpet of leaves
Gleaming under the sun
Padding the streets
Of bustling London
For a family to join
In celebration of Yule
This winter solstice
I truly thank you.