Solstice, part deux

A response to my August sonnet:   Thoughts on the Summer Solstice

Thoughts on the Winter's Solstice

A Winter Solstice tiny promise:
Tomorrow’s sunshine? A minute longer. 

Reason for hope? Don’t be a Thomas -
But lift your heart, all the stronger!

Christ’s birth or eight days of light
Are reasons to celebrate and dance; 

And the ever-shortening night
Delivers Earth’s happiest chance
To love, laugh, hug and kiss
Our family, friends, kith and kin.
We’ll also honor those whom we miss
Who’ll not walk this way again.
Though it’s cold with bitter snow,
A warmer prospect, we’ll never know.

Sunrise photo reported to be in the public domain and available at:  http://www.public-domain-image.com/nature-landscapes-public-domain-images-pictures/sunrise-public-domain-images-pictures/sunrise-in-the-bush.jpg.html