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Advent|Poetry II

An Advent Collection

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.

An Advent Collection

Hope
In places dim
potential awaits

In times difficult
promise foretells

In present grief
trust perseveres

In confusion fugue
faith clarifies

1. Advent 2012

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1. Advent 2012
Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter
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Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter

Peace
In violent grip
amity attends

In storming turmoil
tranquility dawns

In boundary violated
accord divined

In agitated discord
serenity calms

2. Advent 2012

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2. Advent 2012
Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter
https://flic.kr/p/dzHKbN

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Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter

Joy
In depression’s midst
comfort embraces

In harmony sad
wonder replies

In sorrow deep
mirth meanders

In words discouraging
affirmation abides

3. Advent 2012

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3. Advent 2012
Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter
https://flic.kr/p/dBonND

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Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter

Love
In tempting apathy
Passion present

In will ill
ardor emboldens

In betraying treachery
affection reconciles

In hatred chaos
Tenderness tames

4. Advent 2012

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4. Advent 2012
Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter
https://flic.kr/p/dDqt4x

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Artist: Barbara Müller-Walter

Another Christmas day comes to an end

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Another Christmas day comes to an end
Artist: Jamie In Bytown
https://flic.kr/p/iBsyL9

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Artist: Jamie In Bytown

Advent
In hours haste
home soothes

In moment impatient
hospitable welcome

In outlook impetuous
harbour beckons

In death dirge
life renews

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Dea. Richard2017-01-03T23:18:59-06:005 December 2014|Tags: Advent, Hope, Joy, Love, Peace, Poetry|

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