Didn't think I'd have time to post this week, but in the midst of all the craziness of final exams and test scoring and Christmas programs and basketball practices, a couple of poems found me. So here they are.fear less
hope more
whine less.
breathe more
talk less.
say more.
hate less.
love more.
And all good things
are yours.
Swedish proverb
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Lord Jesus
Master
of both light
and darkness
send
your Holy Spirit
upon our preparations
for Christmas
We who have
so much to do
seek quiet spaces
to hear your voice
We who are anxious
over many things
Look forward
to your coming
We who are blessed
in so many ways
long
for the complete joy
of Your presence
We whose hearts are heavy
seek the joy
of your presence
We are
your people
Walking in darkness
yet seeking
the light
To you
we say
"Come,
Lord Jesus,
Come!"
Henri Nouwen
POETRY FRIDAY is at the Poem Farm today.
Master
of both light
and darkness
send
your Holy Spirit
upon our preparations
for Christmas
We who have
so much to do
seek quiet spaces
to hear your voice
We who are anxious
over many things
Look forward
to your coming
We who are blessed
in so many ways
long
for the complete joy
of Your presence
We whose hearts are heavy
seek the joy
of your presence
We are
your people
Walking in darkness
yet seeking
the light
To you
we say
"Come,
Lord Jesus,
Come!"
Henri Nouwen
POETRY FRIDAY is at the Poem Farm today.
I think our family will read this Henri Nouwen poem around our own Advent wreath this Sunday. It is perfect for that moment. I am glad that these poems found you, and through you, their way to us! A.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the moment of quiet in the middle of this day and this season, and at the end of this crazy week. Whose brilliant idea was it for us to come back and "teach" for THREE MORE DAYS next week?!?!
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Carol...I check your blog every day! I love the poems you've chosen for right now. I spent lots of years on the basketball bleachers too. Enjoy every little thing about this Christmas with your boys... celebrating the birth of Christ and your wonderful family!
ReplyDeleteI love that last one. What a peaceful, hopeful prayer.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll read the first poem to my students next week. The second one is really beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing that!
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