albedo

to many, the winter brings dread
cold winds with constant flurries
delays of distractions

but at night
the winter gives back
an ilumination in the dark

light refractions
filling voids
bringing secrets to vision

all kept from other seasons
a true beam that reveals
what has always been there

like gaining a new sense
learning an old truth
regaining peace

how cruel it is
that it comes quickly
leaving just as so

do you long
again
for days of rain, sun, and death

let us take comfort
in these days
where the snow shines

in the dark sky