As we enter into Advent — the time when Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth on Christmas — may God’s peace be with you in a special way. And as we enter the twelfth month of the coronavirus pandemic, we desperately need peace.
Praise the Day
Praise the old ipad that slowly obeys,
playing diverse podcasts to inspire my ways
Praise the spring tulips that boldly emerge,
splashing walls and walks with their flamboyant hues
Praise the fragrant leaves, a gift from a friend,
warming heart and tongue with their exotic blend
Praise the smartphone, the only way to see and hear
loved ones these days until the COVID all-clear
Praise the solitude, unsought and distraught,
and the transformation wrought by reading and writing thoughts
