After Solstice

January 14, 2025
photo: tickchareon, Adobe Stock

Darkness
Begins to
Diminish

A few minutes at first,
But each day, more and more sunshine freely given,

Shared with all.

Like
Moments of kindness
Adding light to this world
Ripples
Extending
To a friend, a stranger jogging by,
Even that grouchy neighbor next door.
Bah humbug.
Smile back
Or extend a simple nod.

May I help you?
Hold open a door, help carry in a bag of groceries?

Let eyes meet
Smiles exchange
Already a few minutes brighter,
This solstice day.

(poet, Nancy Bo Flood)

[photo: tickchareon, Adobe Stock]

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Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more...