I used to hate the short, dark days of December. I’d sink into them. Sulk. Play the Blues. Then I spent one New Years in Iceland. It was dark but for two hours of twilight midday. Two white swans floated on the placid pond in Reykjavik. Time passed slowly. We sipped Scotch at 6. Huddled before the fire. I’ve switched it around now, in my head, so today, the shortest day of the year, I almost feel regret as the days grow longer, the light comes back and I begin counting the days till the light again begins to wane.
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Penny Righthand
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right on!, well written
That’s quite a transformation, Penny! I note, though, that you say you “almost” feel regret, so perhaps you still welcome the lengthening of the days like the rest of us do.
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Suzy! You’re so right about how using the word ‘almost’ takes away from the commitment to the transition I described! Good observation! Thanks:-)
Quite a lovely transformation.
Thanks, Betsy. It was a surprise to notice the change in me!
A lovely story Penny, it makes me yearn for a trip to see the Midnight Sun.
Will we ever travel again?!?
I sure hope so, Dana. I’m ready for a trip as soon as they say, “GO!”
Appreciate your comment.
As impressionistic as a painting, Penny…I love your use of 100 words!
Thanks, Barbara!
A truly unique point of view, Penny. Great use of the RetroFlash format.
Thanks for your comment, Laurie. I hadn’t thought about it being a unique point of view, but now that you mention it, most people do seem to prefer the light!
Beautiful, Penny. I love the contrast in the days so far north. I’ve basked in the 24-hour daylight of Alaska and Norway and have always wondered what it would feel like in the long darkness, and you’ve expressed it so well.
Cool, Marian! I’ve never been in the 24 hour daylight. That kinda scares me. Throws too much light on the subject, maybe;-)
Thanks for your comment:-)
Lovely, brief rumination, Penny. Your acknowledgment of twilight’s gifts prompts me to think of — despite the tragedy of our current circumstances — I value the simplicity that isolation brings with it.
It’s true, Charles. Isolation offers many gifts…of observation, meditation and self-reflection, to name a few. I find it quite comforting. Thanks for your comment. it’s much appreciated!