The Solarium in the Back of the House

i was worried, as my car trundled down the dirt road, that the house might not open to day. But the tall gates were pushed back and i saw a few cars and even a brave, fat tire bike in the lot. The sunlight was magnificent, brighter than it had been in weeks. And now that it was bouncing off all that snow, it made me close my eyes as i stepped out of the car and just feel it warm and uplifting on my face. That was how it felt, uplifting, like a pat on the back, a small, encouraging gesture to keep faith through the long nights.