Auden at the end of Advent

The last months have been a blur of time spinning away behind us, wanting to savor all the moments and simultaneously wishing for the restful ones. Anyway, had the chance to go out last night and discuss some WH Auden with an older friend. She is older, we have not been friends very long. In fact, it really started the day Auden my baby was 10 days old and I brought her to church. This woman approached me to give congratulations and asked her name. The gleam of recognition in her eyes when I told her told us both we had found a kindred spirit.
In particular we went over the first and last portions of his For the Time Being. A Christmas Oratorio


IV


Chorus


He is the Way.
Follow Him through the Land of Unlikeness;
You will see rare beasts, and have unique adventures.


He is the Truth.
Seek Him in the Kingdom of Anxiety;
You will come to a great city that has expected your return for years.


He is the Life.
Love Him in the World of the Flesh;
And at your marriage all its occasions shall dance for joy.