In waiting

I like waiting in small identifiable chunks, punctuated with candles.

It was easier with small children:

The waiting, I mean.

Granted

Four weeks of waiting was difficult,

But doable.

The time was punctuated

With things to do:

Light candles

Purple

Purple

Pink

Purple.

Prayers for each candle.

Every light off in the house.

Advent songs.

The countdown began

Right after Thanksgiving.

With no small children

I*m still glad Advent

Is four weeks.

Purple

Purple

Pink

Purple.

I wait better

In small chunks,

Candles marking the way

Purple

Purple

Pink

Purple,

Finally

White.