Counting down the days till Christmas-----just 12 days to go! I really do love this season. In the midst of the busyness, however, I have to constantly remind myself to be still and know that He is God. I composed a little poem to highlight the dichotomy of physical preparations for Christmas, and the spirtual.
Picking out paper that glitters like gold
it's a two for $5 deal,
am I selling my soul
Running late for the meeting, my mom's health is poor
I need to head out one more time for the store
I long for some peace but can't rest when I get it
It'll just about drive me insane if I let it
My heart full of fears, my head full of doubts
It's cramped for the One Christmas is all about
Mary said "Yes", I say "I guess"
I want to make room,
not be wasting my breath
singing the carols with a voice that belies
the messiness, craziness all jammed inside
rather than running around to consume
teach me, o Dear One, how to make room
push aside papers, good deals, and deep fears,
subsume me with Presence, not presents, this year
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