[Occupymendocino] Solstice song by Max Forster

[Elaine and Ed]

How true! Hence, Xmas lights!

On Dec 16, 2012, at 1:49 PM, Jessie VanSant wrote:

> Just thought I'd share this with you.
> JL
> 
> 
> Solstice
> It's the Winter Solstice Festival of Lights
> When the shortest day meets the longest night 
> Like the ancient Druid and the Celt
> The prehistoric Scandinavian who felt
> That the Sun would cease to burn
> And the warmth would ne'er return
> And the bitter Winter ice would never melt
> 
> When the days grew short, the nights were cold and long
> They would try to bring the Sun back 
> With a bonfire and a song!
> 
> Now at the darkest time of year
> Somewhere deep we all share that ancient fear
> So we make our houses warm and light
> And sing our songs to break the gloom of night 
> But we're not the first to do it
> Our ancestors have been through it
> And the names they called this day are long since gone
> Yes, the names they called this day are long since gone
> But the need to celebrate continues on…..
> 
> copyright1985 Max Forseter 
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