Hibernal blessings

As nights grow colder

And days become shorter

We scramble towards

The annual tree slaughter

Black Friday kicks off

Shipping swarms of people

In holy communion

To our modern Cathedrals

The year looming ahead

Fills us with ambition

The New You is waiting

What’s your resolution?

In this Caucus race

A pause for reflection

A moment to ponder

For what am I grateful?

For cosying up 

In the warmth of a home

For sharing a meal

Sheltered from the cold

For raising a glass

In jovial cheers

For friends to accompany

Through laughter and tears

For early train rides

When it’s still dark

Cramming a chapter

Before reaching work

For the carpet of leaves

Gleaming under the sun

Padding the streets

Of bustling London

For a family to join

In celebration of Yule

This winter solstice

I truly thank you.