Virtual Advent Tour Day 7: What We Need

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Bellezza

Marc Chagall, 1966

Perhaps the most significant gift
which could be given to any of us
is peace.

Not politicians in quarrel,
for a house divided cannot stand.
What we need
is a government upon his shoulders.

Not a heart of confusion,
unforgiveness, or envy.
What we need
is a wonderful counselor.

Not a father who turns his back,
seeking his own purposes.
What we need
is an everlasting father.

Not a peace which is temporary,
fleeting and unsubstantial,
dependent on circumstance or thing.
What we need
is the Prince of Peace.

Come, Lord Jesus.

18 thoughts on “Virtual Advent Tour Day 7: What We Need”

J.K.S. on December 7, 2013 at 1:13 pm said:

Thanks for the lovely poem Bellezza. It was the first thing I read this morning…a great start to my day after being away for a few days! Peace, love, and hope to you and your family this season and always. While religious and political beliefs may vary over space and time, it's hard to think of anyone who could argue over the need for peace, isn't it?

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raidergirl3 on December 7, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

Lovely Advent stop today. Peace with you.

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sprite on December 7, 2013 at 2:45 pm said:

Merry Christmas! May peace be with you.

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Suko on December 7, 2013 at 2:59 pm said:

Wishing you Peace, Bellezza!

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Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com on December 7, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:

Beautiful. I do love Marc Chagall as well.

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Beth Hoffman on December 7, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:

Thank you for this beautiful message, Bellezza. May peace be with you.

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JoAnn on December 7, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:

Beautiful!

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Kailana on December 7, 2013 at 5:46 pm said:

Wonderful poem! Thanks for participating for another year. 🙂

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Robin on December 7, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

What a beautiful poem and post! I love the Chagall painting, too. A lovely gift to all of us. Thank you.

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Jansje Smit on December 7, 2013 at 11:40 pm said:

My lovely daughter, whose mind and heart are so beautiful it makes me ache. Your spirit and your skill inspire me and give me HOPE. M2

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kelley jensen on December 8, 2013 at 12:01 am said:

Amen! I enjoyed your advent post so much. Have a Merry Christmas. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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My anxious life on December 8, 2013 at 4:47 am said:

Love it.. nice to see this on a blog. Happy Holidays

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Margot on December 9, 2013 at 3:09 am said:

I so agree with your message. I'll say Amen too. The painting is also beautiful.

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Andi on December 9, 2013 at 7:34 pm said:

Beautiful!

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Arti on December 12, 2013 at 12:39 am said:

Beautiful and moving poem alluding to the promise in Isaiah 9. Thanks, Bellezza. May you enjoy peace and blessings this Advent and through out the Season. Coincidentally, I've posted Advent poems as well. 😉

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simpleimages2 on December 12, 2013 at 7:08 am said:

Wonderful.

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Terri B. on December 12, 2013 at 2:46 pm said:

Such a beautiful message!

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Deb Nance at Readerbuzz on December 15, 2013 at 2:30 am said:

Yes, come.

Thank you.

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