Solstice Somewhere

Thomas Hemminger

December 10, 2023

Winter Solstice starts the stretching

of the daylit hours. 

But, it is the longest night. 

We must endure the darkness

for a time, 

before the light returns. 

It is always solstice

somewhere. 

Someplace, someone 

is enduring their 

darkest night. 

Hold on.

Thomas Hemminger is an elementary music teacher living in Dallas, Texas. His personal hero is Mr. Fred Rogers, the creator of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. It was through America’s favorite “neighbor” that Thomas learned of the importance of loving others, and of giving them their own space and grace to grow.