Rest in Love

Advent IV and Winter Solstice

What else can I do
but trust the Light
in the midst of
the longest, darkest night?

What else can I do
but rest in Love
as my dreams seek their end
in Realms Above?

What else can I do
but nurture Hope
though despair may seem
to increase its scope?

What else can I do
but breathe and pray
till the dawn of
the longest, brightest day?

I had intended to post something for each Sunday in Advent, but last Sunday, the Sunday of Joy, I had the great joy of the company of my son, Jon-Kyle, who was visiting for a few days. This evening I am sharing a little piece from the archives. It’s been a busy weekend, without space for writing something new, but it is nice to revisit these words, and remember the Spirit in which they were written.

Ah…as I type this I can feel something stirring…so there might be another Solstice/Love related post coming soon. With some time off work for the holidays, I just might be able to gather energy for creativity, which has been sorely lacking since the bout of Covid in October.

I hope this stillpoint of the year allows you to likewise stop, settle, and rest in Love.
~Cheryl Anne