Villanelle

December Villanelle

Here, in the near blue light

The holiness of happiness happens,

Leads us toward a blessed night.

While universes spin their own delight,

We lean toward that which beckons.

Here in the near blue light

Beside us now the birds takes flight

Soar gently – linger at the margins

Lead us toward a blessed night.

Where questions hold us tight

And answers promise options

Here in the near blue light

Falling now toward twilight

Anxious to embrace this season

Which leads us toward a blessed night.

This journey joins us – is our birthright

Moves us out beyond all reason

Here the near blue light

That leads us toward a blessed night.