A Gardener's Solstice Sentiments

'Twas four nights before Christmas

on the 21st of December

And what is this date

that gives pause to remember?

Why, it's the solstice of winter

for the northern hemisphere

It's the longest of nights,

and the shortest day all year

In the wee hours of the morning

there'll be an eclipse of the moon

but I'll be dreaming of springtime

in hopes it comes soon

Tonight as I'm nestled 

all snug in my bed

oh, what visions of springtime

will dance in my head

Though it's the first day of winter

let not the doldrums bring

for today starts the countdown

to the warmer days of spring

Oh, digging; oh, planting;

Oh, compost, and more!

Come daffodils, come perennials

Come spring I adore :-)

So let me exclaim

on this cold solstice night

I'll bide my time through this winter

for it's in spring I delight! 

By Toni @ Signature Gardens 12-21-10

Happy Winter Solstice everyone!  Stay warm :-)

(Oh, and happy Summer Solstice to my Southern Hemisphere friends -- stay cool!)

Toni :-)