Advent

the path is not lit

or smooth;

the way is unknown;

the lights are not bright.

we stumble

we fall

we cry out

for more light

but​​ 

what comes​​ 

to us

is the touch

of fellow travelers

in the darkness

and that

is our

beacon.

We walk on

in darkness

but within

the

presence

of​​ 

others.