Silent Night

The night was silent

or so it is said

As the Heaven’s waited in anticipation

Much of the world had given up waiting

And hope became more of a wish than a promise

Because who is good at waiting patiently

Much less expectantly

Did this silence feel different?

Did the world stand still for just a moment?

Or did the hustle and bustle

Meant to endure the waiting

Numb the anticipation

Distract from the expectation

Crowd out the subtle signs

When they should have been on watch

Had their preparation over taken the celebration

Did anyone notice the at this night was different

Or did man go about their business

As if it was just another night

While the Heavenly Host sang in the sky

Do we miss it too?

Crowding out the expectation

With stress and plans and things

Instead of preparing Him room

Do we miss the triumphant arrival

Because we have forgotten

what it means to wait

When we prepare Him room

We replace silence for celebration

We choose joy at the promise

And not disappointment in the process

And chose to praise the One

Who came to break expectations

And defeat death for good