On the Shortest Night

1 We drift in an orbit 
2 more expansive 
3 than the full moon landscape
4 of the winter solstice.
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6 We relive the year’s Gatsby parties
7 and interpret John 3:16
8 on the dark side of the planet
9 under the day restricting night.
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11 At the end of all these days,
12 on the shortest night, 
13 your friendship lightens
14 my ineluctable, subastral heart.

12.21.18