Reflections on the darkest day of the year
Happy darkest day of the year
Today is the Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year, and, in my mind, the day of change. Hopefully for the better. Last year on this day, I got the idea to write children’s books. This year, I’ve written two. Jessica Entirely and Jessica Naturally, the first two books of my Jessica series, are now published and being consumed. Of course, to do that, I had to create a new identity as my romances are definitely not for kids. Thus was born Shelley Gee.
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I have also written a good bit of poetry this year. I like that. I published my first poetry booklet, Times and Ties, which I dedicated to a friend who passed away unexpectedly and tragically. I still miss you, Pam. You were a staunch supporter of my writing, especially my poetry. (By the way, I’m working on getting this booklet online. For now, it’s only available for purchase at our local small bookstore, The Next Chapter Books and Art.
For Pam
By Michelle
Oh my brain just couldn’t comprehend
But my treacherous heart heard the news
And held it close and took it in
Oh today is gray because you’ve left
Taking your light and helpful spirit
And you won’t be coming around
And oh my heart keeps reminding me
You’re gone.
Oh my friend what you’ve left behind
Has more value than words can say
More than most with twice the time
Oh the legacy of a loving life
The warm work of hands that care
Reminds us we’ll see the sun shine
But oh my heart keeps telling me
You’re gone.
Last year, I also took about six months of singing lessons, landed a spot in the choir for our local theatre’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, and accepted a spot on the board of our other local theatre. So I’m exploring a whole new arena of storytelling.
What will this next year hold for me? Well, I took a bit of a break from my romances in order to accomplish all this, and I’m eager to get back to it. Magic at Sea is calling me. I plan to answer that call today. After all, what better way to celebrate the return of light to the world than by writing about love? Beyond that? I know I’ll be writing more about little Jessica. I hope to be in more theatre and I know I’ll be behind the scenes for more. Tonight, I’ll light a fire and a few candles and think hard about how to make it all happen.
What about you? What will the light bring you?
For more ideas about how to celebrate the winter solstice, check out this website: https://rhythmsofplay.com/ways-to-celebrate-the-winter-solstice-2/
Also, my book Winter Solstice is still available from Lyrical Press:
