Shortest Day (Susan Cooper) So the Shortest Day came and the year died And everywhere down the centuries of the snow‐white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. …

Jan 20, 2025 · “The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper. This modern classic is often read aloud at solstice celebrations. Susan Cooper’s poem “The Shortest Day” celebrates the endurance of …

Dec 21, 2019 · This Shortest Day, As promise wakens in the sleeping land: They carol, feast, give thanks, And dearly love their friends, And hope for peace. And now so do we, here, now, This …

Dec 19, 2021 · This Shortest Day, As promise wakens in the sleeping land: They carol, feast, give thanks, And dearly love their friends, And hope for peace. And now so do we, here, now, This …

Oct 9, 2024 · Instead of looking upon the solstice with dread, here are six poems to remind you of the enchantment of winter, the magic of the holidays and provide you with warmth and …

Jul 25, 2024 · Winter solstice poems are a unique genre of poetry that celebrates the shortest day and longest night of the year, which usually occurs around December 21 or 22 in the Northern …

Celebrate the return of the sun with a winter solstice poem. These poems capture the essence of the shortest day of the year, a time of reflection and renewal. They often evoke images of cozy …

Dec 23, 2013 · This Shortest Day, As promise wakens in the sleeping land: They carol, feast, give thanks, And dearly love their friends, And hope for peace. And now so do we, here, now, This …

The opening words of Susan Cooper’s iconic poem have brought a hush to audiences for over forty years of Revels theater productions in celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide …

Dec 16, 2023 · Susan Cooper's poem "The Shortest Day," celebrating the winter solstice, is also a children's book illustrated by Carson Ellis. They collaborated by mail.