December Light

Tomorrow, December 21st, is the winter solstice. I know it’s the shortest day of the year and scientifically that means it’s the moment when the North Pole has tilted to it’s furthest point from the sun. Okay. I looked up that last bit to describe it correctly, but thinking poetically, I’d like to know what happens to December light when it disappears.  In a creative writing experience sort of way I discovered an answer on a recent walk down Vine Trail.

December Light

The last yellow leaves
of the river birch
remain to hold the light