Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Blessing Road


 

          May you be given the same acceptance

                    you bestowed upon the loud-mouthed janitor

                    who made sure the restroom facilities were clean.

 

          May you know the same warmth

                    you showed to the waitress

                    who brought you tea.

 

          May you receive the same blessing

          you gave the elderly man who eased onto the highway

          as he drove his wife to the doctor

          when you had places you had to be.

 

          May you know understanding from others 

                    as you understand the store clerk who juggles ten duties

                    to earn his meager pay for the long hours at work.

 

          May you be remembered for your contributions the same way

                    you remember the migrant workers who harvested the fields

                    so your table could be full.

  

                                                                                                                   ~ CK



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Photo by Charles Kinnaird



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