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An Advent Carol (Revisited)
Posted: December 16, 2023
An ancient tune invites contemporary lyrics…
In a world of war and hatred
peace is trumped by power’s hand.
Airstrikes in Ukraine and Gaza,
bloodshed in the Holy Land
mock “Joy to the World”
and much-loved carols.
How we long for what God’s planned.
In a world of pain and suffering,
refugees and children cry.
Homeless migrants beg for shelter.
Alley addicts use and die.
Haunting carols heard in churches
stalk the dreams of passersby.
In a world where truth is questioned
and our freedoms are at stake,
decency is oft abandoned
or deprived of “give and take.”
Still the carols play continually,
rousing us for goodness’ sake.
In a world in need of Christmas,
we are actors on a stage.
Lines we learned as little children
call for us to turn the page
and live out the love the carols
prophesied for every age.
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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.Greg's writings have now been assembled in book form. See the SeniorLifestyle Store. • E-mail the author (moc.loa@veRemosewA*) • Author's website (personal or primary**)
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Posted: December 16, 2023
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