Stop, Look and Listen: An Advent Poem
Author: Amy Zullo
November 28, 2022
Life is hectic
With important
and enjoyable things
But sometimes it’s
necessary to take a break
From all that
busyness and stop, look, and listen.
To stop, to
cease, to pause, take a break.
To rest and
spend some time
Being instead
of doing.
Enjoying the
company of friends and family
To look and
see, to glance or gaze
To examine,
consider, observe.
Focusing inward
as well as out
Taking in the
beauty of the world
To listen and
attend, to hearken, pay heed
Taking note of
that still, small voice
That calls
amidst all the noise
Saying I will
give you rest
And in taking
the time
To stop, look
and listen
I discover the
greatest gifts
The hope and
peace, the joy and love of God
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