March 1, 2017

ASHES

The sudden fire that leaves all

in ashes - or the slow crumbling

of us older  folks.... Ash Wednesday:

a cruel reminder that from earth

we started - to earth we’ll  return,

but like Augustine’s prayer for

chastity, not yet, Lord, not yet.

Give me time - more time, Lord.
Then Easter me, Lord, Easter me.

 © Andy Costello, Reflections  2017