In this season of early nights
As outside the temperature falls
Loneliness rises in fearful fright
It can affect us all

We long to feel connected
The precious friends we have
It's easy to feel elated
When lost in a friendly laugh

To talk, to listen, to share a smile
Can light a person's day
Hope can flourish for a while
Just by the things we say

To share a moment or even two
To help wherever we can
To light a hope of something new
To try and understand 

An act to lift our hopes
Brighten the winter sky
Help us all to cope
Give strength for us to try

So take a moment to shine a light
Dispel the shadows of regret
For rise will the dawn to end this night
Let hope be our link to connect.