On this late Advent weekday, here’s another go at a poem Virginia shared here six years ago. As our valleys descend into the deepest night, the Light of Christ is bright with love to guide us on our way.
VALES & VALLEYS
Oh heart, my Heart,
why are you so downcast within me?
Why so much despair?
Not caring, or sharing, the will
to walk the way ahead…
Into the valley of Shadows,
must I go?
Veiled, the vales lie deep before me
Sight hindered, darkness lingers
below the heights
Be still, my quaking heart
open up
…LISTEN FOR THE LIGHT…
Oh heart, my Heart,
Why are you so downcast within me?
Hear my cries, Oh Lord
MOST HOLY LIGHT
Shine bright
This night
Show me Your Light
in this valley of shadows.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me…”
(Psalm 23:4)
grace, peace & valleys
Virginia : )
Roses in the Rubble 
My favorite part:
MOST HOLY LIGHT
Shine bright
This night
Amen, Tim — blaze, blaze, blaze BRIGHT this night (& every night!) Blessings & (almost) Christmas hugs! VA 🙂
Beautiful poem Virginia, thanks for sharing it!
Steve.
Thanks for your encouragement, Steve. I wrote that poem just before the caregiving gig for my parents escalated a few notches (and then they both passed — how I miss them, every day!) Treasure the adventures you have with your precious dad (as we enjoy your recounting them.) Blessings!! 🙂
I miss my parents as well but truly enjoy the memories!
Memories keep the legacies of their love alive in our hearts… 💜🌟💜
Beautiful words Virginia 🙂
Thank you, Arlene – blessings & hugs to you!!! 🌷🌟🤗🌟🌷
So beautiful! Thank you sharing this poem, Virginia! God bless you! ❤
Blessings to you, Patty, from a Psalm 23 groupie! Hugs! 😎💜😎🌟😎🕊😎