Light in Winter
Photo by Lucas Marcomini on Unsplash
A Poem by Jake Bennett
A dying leaf departs
the others,
pressing, with
force, against the glass,
to feel the sun’s
warmth. Does it
not know?
Has it lost
all rationality, taken
by illusion?
The sun
hides behind
winter’s absence
of light.
A wonder it is,
to witness
this dying leaf,
kept alive, by the
light of its imagination.
Jake Bennett is a poet who explores the elasticity of form and existential questions about life and the depth of being a Christian.
You can visit more of his work on his instagram page : @iamjakebennett
Jake Bennett is an artist and writer who lives in Bellevue, WA. He works as a Behavioral Health
Specialist serving refugee and immigrant youth through the organization World Relief, which
often provides inspiration for his poetry. He enjoys painting, reading, playing guitar, and being
with people. He hopes to soon begin a Masters in Divinity program to pursue the vocation of
pastor.
