Thursday, December 10, 2020

Eschatology or is it "S"chatology


The other day, Monday of the second week of Advent, the readings from Mass included a section from the book of the prophet Isaiah:

                The desert and the parched land will exult;

                the steppe will rejoice and bloom.                

                They will bloom with abundant flowers,

                and rejoice with joyful song.

                The glory of Lebanon will be given to them,

                the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;


This, of course, reminded me of my poem "S"chatology, which I posted five (5) years ago today:


                            'S'chatology


                              Sharon, desert spring and bloom
                                 the respite on the walk
                              Smiling rays that fill the room
                                 with laughter and with talk

                              Sing over by the window
                                 She's sure to help you out
                              Speaking softly, voice so low
                                 Too intimate to shout


                               Sitting close with lives entwined
                                  with whispered dreams exchanged
                               Slowly breathing love enshrines
                                  the hearts both scared and pained


                               Sharon's splendor, Carmel's fruit
                                  A wearied, anguished love
                               Softly spoken words take root
                                  Bring mercy from above.


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