The sun,  a stranger,sidles through the door

After deeps of darkness light returns
The sun,  a stranger,sidles through the door
As welcome as a payment hard to earn

The solstice comes, surprised,  green  nature  turns
We feel it in our hearts, in their deep core
After deeps of darkness .light returns

Dreaming by the fire, how much I yearn.
I long for dales, becks, sheep and limestone floors
As welcome as a payment truly earned

Yet from this darkness I have much to learn
To trust the unknown Force, its truth,its lore
Out of darkness . sun and light return

In the centre of the world, earth  burns
Dramatic and devouring all before.
As  the blacksmith holds us, we shall  learn

The dark and light make patterns on stone floors
We make bread and wine , it is no chore.
After  winter darkness light returns
As welcome as a payment we have earned