Saturday, December 5, 2009

The season of Advent



Quiet presses in
the silence of winter's first snowfall,
light juxtaposed against the blackness of night.

Water reflecting multicolored lights
dressing homes across landscapes
as we drink in the symbols of the year.

Flames bent, dancing to keep up,
music reminding my soul
that light
dances.

Small treasures in tissue unwrapped-familiar friends
welcomed home for their yearly visit
to grace our tree,
reminders of time passages
and lives built
together.

My children can reach the tall branches now,
the ones I cannot.

The season of advent is
the living, the giving-thanks for, the hope reminder, and yes,
the waiting,

light juxtaposed against the blackness of night.
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8 comments:

  1. AndreaDecember 7, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Amen. Beautiful.
    Blessings, andrea

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  2. RCUBEsDecember 7, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful words..."light juxtaposed against the blackness of night..." no matter how little that light, it still can be seen against the darkness. The Light came and may we reflect His light in this dark world. Have a blessed Christmas. God bless.

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  3. kirstenDecember 7, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    And yes ... the waiting. A beautiful advent reflection.

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  4. elaine @ peace for the journeyDecember 9, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Reading this, I couldn't help but think about a song on Chris Tomlin's newest Christmas CD. The song and voice behind the song nearly blew me away... nearly! I'm sharing the youtube video with you because I don't know how to do it otherwise--I think you'll love it and see why your words reminded me of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy29mQfiavg

    (in case that doesn't work, it's called "winter snow" /Chris Tomlin, Ashley Assad)

    Blessings and peace to you this day, sister, as you rest in God's peace and quiet~elaine

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  5. travelmomDecember 9, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks Elaine - I love that song and Ashley Assad's voice is stunningly beautiful. Thanks for reminding me of that.

    Blessings

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  6. UnknownDecember 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful poem! You must be an English teacher! :) :)

    I found you via Elaine's blog. Glad I did!

    Prayers and blessings,
    Rebecca

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  7. Warren BaldwinDecember 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Nice poem. wb

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  8. S. EtoleDecember 12, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Thanks for your visit; so glad it led me here. I like your poem very much.

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