Lent - Core Value # 3

Blessing

The man was
silenced -

hands deep
in empty pockets

as he watched
the Lord

sort the dozens
into two flocks.

He remembered
what he had not done,

why his pockets
remained full,

his house an
empty cage.

He met the Lord's eyes
once

and waited
for His choice.

Without a word
the Lord placed coins

in both of his hands
to fill the hands

of both
the flocks.