solstice : a lovely paradox

just wanted to wish you a happy solstice. i absolutely adore this day--the darkest day of the year.

it just amazes me that on the darkest day of the year (which is beautiful in and of itself) that there is

simultaneously hope of lighter days...from here on out, for the next six months, the sun becomes

more and more a part of our days. 

though i do love the darker days of winter, there is something quite beautiful watching the sun slowly

make its way back into longer days. 

hope you enjoy this wondrous day. i know i will.

on the darkest day of the year...

on this day, the darkest of the year,
i celebrate
my new fire
that has been stoked by your kindness
and by that something that is intangible by
everything but the heart.
indeed, i feel most alive when it is dark and cold.
my entire being perks up
with a warmth and a goodness that is
oh so specific.
here's to our new fire.

when the day is as long as night...

so i know most of you are thinking of

fathers' day on sunday...

i am too, BUT

i am also thinking about the

summer solstice!

can't wait to spend a day

honoring ceej (as a future father...someday)

and celebrating the phases of

the earth.

happy, happy weekend!

photos by me. june 2009. by the window.