Darkest Day

On this day

When the night is the longest

And darkness tries to stake its claim

We do not mourn the lack of sunlight

But wonder at the twinkle lights in the tree

And marvel at the advent candles burning bright

On the darkest of night

Shepherds were met with blinding light

And triumphant songs

Announcing a victory

That would start with a birth

Lead to a death

And end with a resurrection

A shining star would pierce the darkness

The light of the world would enter in

So on this day

When darkness feels darkest

Let us marvel at what joy and hope

Even a tiny twinkle light can bring

Because light enters the world

And darkness will not overcome it

A star shines

A sun rises

A candle burns

And one day

A King returns