December distances

December Distances, 5 by 7 watercolor card

Distances seem to lengthen like late-day shadows during December, as memories of travels and loves and families crowd the holiday seasons. 
Solitude descends with separation, across the miles and years. The song "I'll be home for Christmas" captures that yearning to reunite, in spite of the distances. 
As life, like the days and the year, grows shorter each winter, at least it's easier to stay in touch, to hear voices and see smiles than ever before. 
I dream of a snowbound cabin in the mountains, a wood fire, stew on the stove, books,  and love and memories--warmth in solitude.