Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

WOL Competition on optimism (Remove filter)

Hymn of a Northern Clime

All hail the Winter Solstice!

The everlasting Sun

Force of Light and Life

Returns to us once more.

 

O Sun, we trust Thee.

Thou wilt not abandon us

To desolation of shadow

And frozen sleep.

We honour

Your guardians of gloom

The gliding Moon, your Eyes of Night

And Sky Fire.

 

Behold!

We celebrate and make merry

With feasting, drin...

Read and leave comments (6)

WOL Competition on optimism

The Big Hill

“Climb with me, Nana.

I want to go to the top.

Nobody else will go.

Imagine the top of the mountain, Nana.

I want to see the world from the top.”

 

The words struck deep.

And the vinegar in her veins

Became new wine

Strong exhilarating vital

New wine in an old bag.

 

“Look at the world from here, Nana.

Wow!”

Wow! indeed, Child. Wow! ind...

Read and leave comments (9)

WOL Competition on optimism

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message