The Glass Jar

THE GLASS JAR

Daylight saving has ended

the earth has turned on its axis

days have shortened

nights are long

and when the clouds set in –

with incessant rain

the darkness tries to pull me along.

I turn to the glass jar

a recipe of strength

to ward off the blackness.

Care to join me?

Grab that jam jar,

stuff it with fairy lights,

and tell that black dog to run far –

hide the battery pack under the lid

(because it ruins the illusion)

and rest your eyes on the MAGIC!

Let each dazzling sparkle,

reach your core and light you up from inside…

cliche much?! I know!

I’m TRYING!

The problem is – I am that jar

all full of internal hope

but oh so fragile too –

and sometimes the glass cracks

lets the light escape

and the darkness consumes me.

Let’s try again…

FOCUS ON THE LIGHT

IT’S THERE –

BELIEVE!

YOU HAVE GOT THIS!

Sarah