Midwinter Fires

from Between Two Lights by Jeff Stockton

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Those who came before us sang to the world as the seasons shifted. As Winter came on strong, they honoured the sun. They called to it, danced for it - they lit the Midwinter Fires.

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The eve of Midwinter with moonlight on snow
The brilliance of starlight reflected below.
The far-reaching silence is an eloquent prayer
A mantel of beauty in the frosty night air

It is the deepest of seasons, the darkest of nights
Despite all its wonders, I long for the light
The world dreams of warm winds in the deep icy cold
And the promise of sunlight yet to unfold

Come light the Midwinter Fires
Strike up the drums, take my hand love
As the dance leads us in weaving spirals
And we call back the sunshine above

We call the sun's benediction
To fall on all hearts -inspire us!
With the truth that all life is celebration
We call back the sunshine above

By the dark heart of winter, I’ve forgotten the sound
Of the sweet song of robins circling round.
In the cold of December, it's so hard to remember
The promise of springtime ‘neath the snow covered ground

But in the dance of the seasons the world is renewed
Barren branches will blossom into the fullness of youth
Born aloft on a warm wind will come the song of the winter’s end
And all weary hearts will awaken in gratitude

Come light the Midwinter Fires
Strike up the drums, take my hand love
As the dance leads us in weaving spirals
And we call back the sunshine above

We call the sun's benediction
To fall on all hearts -inspire us!
With the truth that all life is celebration
We call back the sunshine above

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from Between Two Lights, released October 31, 2013
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Stockton
Jeff Stockton: Harp & Voice

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Jeff Stockton Water Valley, Alberta

Jeff Stockton is a Celtic Harpist, Singer and Storyteller.

An award winning recording artist, he has released 6 full length albums:
'Sacred Ground' (Celtic); 'Beneath the Boughs' (instrumental); 'Wisdom of the Woods' (storytelling); "Between Two Lights" (Celtic); "Once Upon A Midwinter" (storytelling); and 'The Honey Roads' (Celtic)

Both storytelling recordings have won international awards.
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