Such a Light Such Dark Did Span

Images of light and darkness abound this time of year, from Solstice to Hanukkah to Christmas. In a deeply divided world, we are—all of us—in dire need of light, just as the boys were after the terrible darkness and division that marked the American Civil War. (An audio recording of this poem can be found on Soundcloud dot net - search for "A Michigan Skylark in Laramie").