I've shared this one several times before, but it's so lovely, so peaceful, and brings me such December joy that I decided to share it again as we near the end of a year that has been full of much that is not-lovely, not-peaceful, not-full-of-joy.
Enjoy this bit of respite, friends.
Advent
by Thomas Merton
Charm with your stainlessness these winter nights,
Skies, and be perfect! Fly, vivider in the fiery dark, you quiet meteors,
And disappear.
You moon, be slow to go down,
This is your full!
The four white roads make off in silence
Towards the four parts of the starry universe.
Time falls like manna at the corners of the wintry earth.
We have become more humble than the rocks,
More wakeful than the patient hills.
Advent
by Thomas Merton
Charm with your stainlessness these winter nights,
Skies, and be perfect! Fly, vivider in the fiery dark, you quiet meteors,
And disappear.
You moon, be slow to go down,
This is your full!
The four white roads make off in silence
Towards the four parts of the starry universe.
Time falls like manna at the corners of the wintry earth.
We have become more humble than the rocks,
More wakeful than the patient hills.
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(Read the rest here.)
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Lovely, peaceful, and full-of-joy host Michelle Kogan has the Poetry Friday round-up this week.
20 comments:
Ha! I first read "quiet meteors" as "quiet metaphors." :) Lovely either way! xo
Thank you for this peaceful post, Karen. It's what the world needs now.
Irene, I like it! :D Totally works, right? Happy holidays!
Thanks, Rose. Wishing you peace.
It is new to me, Karen, so thank you for this celebration Merton offers of peace and quiet hours. Wishing that back to you as well!
The "four white roads" is making me swoon! Thank you, Karen, for this lovely poem! I am printing it out to read and savor!! Happy Holidays!
Beautiful!
* Linda, happy to introduce you! xo
* Mona, it’s definitely worth a swoon or two. Love that you love it! :D xo
* Susan, have a beautiful week full of beautiful poetry! xo
A lovely poem,indeed, Karen. And such an terribly difficult year and time … thank you for sharing it.🕊️
So lovely. I like this line best: "Time falls like manna at the corners of the wintry earth."
I needed these words of peace, calm, and hope. Just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful holiday!
A lovely peaceful poem. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Lovely, beautiful and calming imagery, thanks Karen, and Wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and your family!
* elli, thanks, and peace to you.
* Mary Lee, I like that line too — so quiet and gentle.
* Jama, thank you and I hope you have a beautiful holiday too!
* Michelle, sending those wishes right back to you!
Absolutely stunning. The widleness and gentleness working together like this is so beautiful. Keep sharing it. We keep needing this poem.
That’s advice I can follow, Linda! :) ❤️
Karen, last night the church we go to had a mass said for my husband. The Advent candles were lit and the choir & small orchestra troop presented. The reading of the poem reminds me to stay calm, peaceful, and find the stillness I need.Thank you for your psost.
"Oh pour your darkness and your brightness over all our
solemn valleys,
You skies: ..."
Such a beautiful prayer, Karen. Thank you for sharing this! Peace and light to you!
Karen, this mixed up world tangled with life needs time for peacefulness. Thomas Merton's words are quietly sending messages to me.
Advent is the time to breath into life and find the path to move forward. I am still trying to let stress go but it keeps pulling at me.Did you watch Kevin Costner documentary on the most holy night?
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