Contributed by Randi Perlman
As winter solstice fast approaches, two giant planets will align
To present a spectacular occurrence, me thinks it is a sign
That Mollie shines above us, an authentic & bright North Star
And smiles down her kindness, on believers, near & far
Saturn and Jupiter will kiss up together,
and delight the world’s star-gazers
With a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight
that is sure to impress even non-fazers
The heavenly conjunction will appear on solstice day
In an interstellar light show that will brighten our darkest day
This double planet moment will produce a “Christmas Star”
To illuminate the galaxy, visible wherever you are
Like the biblical Star of Bethlehem, proclaimed a miraculous sign
Comes this blessing of our center at a very fitting time
The likes of this great merger have been unseen for 800 years
A reminder that the world keeps turning, in spite of all our fears
The New Year is approaching, a new vaccine as well
Good news on the horizon, a safer place to dwell
Despite the spatial distance and the millions of miles away
We do NOT feed our landfills, ‘cause there’s no such thing as AWAY
Ten years in our new building, so much to celebrate
Let’s revel in what’s yet to come, with a 2021 date
Mollie will always surround us with her vision, strong and true
She is celebrating with us, for the good work we’ll continue to do
Happiest holiday wishes, may seasons’ greetings abound…
Let’s ring this in together, ‘cause
Together, We Are Turning it Around!!
Note: This poem was written for the Annual Recycling Center Blessing, which takes place every year on the Saturday closest to Winter Solstice. It’s a tradition started by Mollie Boyer, founding member & long-time Executive Director of VCRS who recently passed, and will be continued in her honor, and because it’s a great idea! Join us this year for our 10th annual blessing on Saturday, December 19, at 12 noon. Call 745-5544 for more information.