The enchanting light of early winter
Where the last of gifts
Of the great life-giving sphere inhabiting our solar system
Reach our humbled eyes
To say : Farewell.
The winter will be long and cold without us
But we will wait
With welcoming embrace
For the time you may return
To bask beneath our glory
Green, hope and joy will return
At the turning tide of spring
And we hope you will as well
But for now, farewell