An Advent Poem

I recently came across this Advent poem by St. John of the Cross, and I wanted to share it:

AN ADVENT POEM BY ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS

If you want, the Virgin will come walking down the road

pregnant with the Holy, and say,

"I need shelter for the night,

please take me inside your heart, my time is so close."

Then, under the roof of your soul,

you will witness the sublime intimacy,

the divine, the Christ, taking birth forever,

as she grasps your hand for help,

for each of us is the midwife of God, each of us.

Yes, there, under the dome of your being

does creation come into existence eternally,

through your womb, dear pilgrim

~ the sacred womb of your soul,

as God grasps our arms for help,

for each of us is his beloved servant, never far.

If you want, the Virgin will come

walking down the street

pregnant with Light and sing.

Hope you're having a blessed Advent season! :) Let us prepare our hearts for His coming! <3