January 4, 2023

 

DOORS

 

Maybe it’s a good idea to pause

for just a split second when we

come to a door. It's probably not

heaven's door - but who knows -

who really knows who and what

is on the other side of any door?

Stop - pause - wonder - before ringing

the bell or knocking on that door.

Maybe a  prayer would be good –

or a hope – or maybe a question –

or a “You never know” – wondering

whether this person we’re about to meet

could use recognition – could feel we’re really

here for them and not us. Them! Them! Them!

And sometimes - sorry - sorry - sorry - we

can knock and knock and knock and

nobody is on the other side of that door.

Reflections © Andy Costello