christmas lights

Darkness falls before I feel ready for it, the light slipping away too quickly, leaving the afternoon unfinished. On my walk home, I notice Christmas lights appearing in windows and along hedges, small and cheerful against the early dusk. The glow follows me down the street, and for a moment the loss of daylight feels softer,

balanced by this quiet brightness people have begun to share.

December 2025
Primrose at home