Advent Reflections

From 7th December 2005, comes this poem.

Advent Reflections

We come, in Advent, looking back to see

That which gives regret, weakness, failing

Bound up within us, a threaded tapestry

We can only ask forgiveness, unveiling

The secrets of our hearts, that inner self

Often so deaf to injustice, blind to need

Here is failing, that truly to know thyself

Hunger for the right, learn also to feed

On words, opening eyes to all the sorrow

Bereavement, illness, poverty and fear

This is our prayer, for each new morrow

That eyes be opened, and ears now hear

And the Spirit come, bring hope to all

As God came as infant, once so small.