An Advent Collection
Advent: It’s time to wait.
For whom are we waiting?
As Christians, we say that is Jesus! This is a Holy Time in our Christian calendar when we might make space for reflection, silence and – hopefully – confront some of the import of the choices that lay before us.
Hope
In places dim
potential awaits
In times difficult
promise foretells
In present grief
trust perseveres
In confusion fugue
faith clarifies
Peace
In violent grip
amity attends
In storming turmoil
tranquility dawns
In boundary violated
accord divined
In agitated discord
serenity calms
Joy
In depression’s midst
comfort embraces
In harmony sad
wonder replies
In sorrow deep
mirth meanders
In words discouraging
affirmation abides
Love
In tempting apathy
Passion present
In will ill
ardor emboldens
In betraying treachery
affection reconciles
In hatred chaos
Tenderness tames
Advent
In hours haste
home soothes
In moment impatient
hospitable welcome
In outlook impetuous
harbour beckons
In death dirge
life renews
Your reflections are most welcome!