Today is the winter solstice. For we who reside in the northern hemisphere, it is the longest night of the year.
Mary Chapin Carpenter’s The Longest Night of the Year is a favorite of mine.
They say that spring will come again
But no one knows exactly when
Still the sun’s a long lost friend
On the longest night of the year
Make a vow when solstice comes
To find the light in everyone
Keep the faith and bang the drum
On the longest night of the year
I’m on my way to Houston for a couple of days. My best friend and I have plans. Two concerts, Sunday worship, a new-to-me coffee place, and Tex-Mex dining for sure.
So keep me safe, hold me tight
Let the candle burn all night
Tomorrow welcome back the light
After the longest night of the year
Traveling mercies.
Cometsgirl 
great pictures to go with the lyrics!
merry Christmas!
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OK, this is the second time in one day that I’ve come across MCC’s poem- I think the universe wanted me to read it. Thanks for sharing and the challenge to “make a vow…to find the light in everyone”. Your light is certainly easy to find. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!
GHB
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