September 9, 2023
Reflection
BROKEN BREAD
The broken bread
can unite us because
all of us have been broken,
all of us have been hurt.
Like last night a nasty word –
or that rejection last night.
Yet we stand with, around
and behind each other
at this morning Mass.
We move forward, toward the altar
to receive the broken bread
which brings us back together
again – whole and undivided –
one loaf of bread – one with,
around and in each other.
September 8, 2023
Reflection
PERFORMANCE
If I became a drama teacher would I be satisfied
with my performance so far? On stage. Acting out ….
Saying my lines. Doing my thing. Living my public life.
But backstage – what are my thoughts and feelings?
Ugly feelings? Satisfied? Wondering? Reviews?
What kind of reviews would I give myself so far?
© Reflections,
Andy Costello
September 7, 2023
Reflection
RHYTHM AND BLUES
First
of all, you have to have them:
the
blues.
You
also have to have good sound:
rhythm.
Take
the time to be aware
of
what you’re really feeling:
hurt,
hurried, or deep down down.
Next
comes the music –
aware
of those clouds –
aware
of the rain.
Feel
that weather
before
it changes,
before
it floats away.
Capture
it: the rhythm and the blues.
© Reflections,
Andy Costello
September 6, 2023
Reflection
CAPABLE
Capable?
I don’t know.
Have to think about it.
I guess it’s also an, “It all depends.”
Professional?
I never used that description about me.
Learned a few things at school and lectures,
workshops and watching others, but mostly
learned from the experience of out there working.
So if you ask me – or wonder if I’m capable -
try me. Time will tell. You can make the judgement.
© Reflections,
Andy Costello
