[Dialogue] A Conversation with Advent

[Sarah H. Buss]

Janice,
I love, love, love this poem. I will surely share!
Sarah

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 14, 2012, at 10:45 AM, "coevolutionacademy at juno.com" <coevolutionacademy at juno.com> wrote:

> Very beautiful Janice!
> Rose Anne
> 
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: "Janice Ulangca" <aulangca at stny.rr.com>
> To: "Colleague Dialogue" <Dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
> Subject: [Dialogue] A Conversation with Advent
> Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:46:06 -0500
> 
>  
> To my friends and many teachers/mentors in the ICA community - I continue learn so much from you!
> Profound gratitude and wishes for a splendid, radiant season.
> Janice Ulangca
>  
>  
> Advent:  A coming into being
> 3rd definition, Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary
>  
> A Conversation with Advent
>  
> O Advent
> I think you are my favorite
> Of all the seasons in the church year
> Because you ask that I wake up, be vigilant,
> And open to some startling surprise, some wonder
> That never has existed �til today.
>  
> Advent,  beyond the rush, the noisy fun,
>    the customary words,
> There is a vast and tender silence
> And I will meet you there.
> At first it may seem boring to be still
> But slowly in the quietness there will be
> A radiance, a peace, a profound care.
>  
> Advent, I will dare to bring you this year�s pain
> The darkness, failures and the broken plans.
> Perhaps in the stillness
> With patience and expectancy
> They may gently be exchanged
>  For healing and for hope  . . .
> And it will not be fake
> To welcome Joy.                                            JU 2012
> 
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