Thursday, December 08, 2011

Advent Waiting

An on-your-tiptoes anticipation --

does it come from within

like a giggle brewing

until suddenly you realize

your endorphins hit a high

and you smile, spontaneously,

at nothing?

Or is the thrill, the unexpected happiness,

something you put on with intent

like a polar fleece wrap?

You heave yourself off the couch,

away from the television

(It's a Wonderful Life)

to say, "I'm cold. I want to be warm.

It's nearly Christmas and I want

wonder and awe and newborn

light amid the gray and early night."

So it didn't snow like Storm Watch 20…

predicted, so we're still

at war. But, peace is still

a possibility. Is this when

you put on your cheery red vest

with purpose and resolve, saying,

"I am ready. What's next?"

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