NEGATIVES

After Mass, standing there,
shaking so many hands
of so many folks shooting by,
“Hi!” “Good sermon.” “Thanks!”

Unfortunately, I’m human, so
I only remember negative comments.

“Too long!” “Can I make a suggestion?”
“No clue to what you were talking about!”

But today was different.
This lady stopped and said,
“Liked your sermon
on what it means
to be human.
You didn’t mention anything negative.
Liked that. Thanks.”

And off she went.
What a great sermon! Thanks Lady.
I still thinking about what you said.

© Andy Costello, Reflections, 2009