Sunday, January 6, 2013

An Advent Lament (December 15th 2012)

Advent
Waiting, watching for the light
to shine in the darkness.

Candles flicker
hope, peace, joy and love.

This week
darkness seemed to overwhelm,
violence shattered the peace.

Parents watched and waited
Hope diminishing with every passing minute

Christmas stockings never filled
Christmas presents never opened
Christmas party dresses never worn
Christmas tree lights forever dimmed
Christmas dreams never realised

Tears flood a community
Sadness overwhelms a nation

God, arms open wide
welcomes the little ones

God, arms open wide
hugs the parents

God, arms open wide
beckons all towards the light

Advent
Waiting, watching for the light
to shine in the darkness.