Tuesday, September 12, 2023

 September 11, 2023


Reflection



THE  MOTH

 

A tan moth is flying by

as I’m sitting here on the screened porch.

Is that it?

Is he gone from my life

as fast as he just flew in?

Did he or she do what they

were supposed to do?

I don’t know.

And by the way is there something

I’m supposed to be doing

other than just sitting here -

thinking - on a screened in porch?

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello

 


 September 11, 2023



Quote for Today


“Only the mediocre are always at their best."


Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944

 September 10. 2023


Reflection



I'M NOT HERE

 

Across the street ….

Down the block ….

Yesterday ….

Tomorrow ….

Last year ….

An hour from now ….

But right now I’m not here ….

I’m always

somewhere else.

I’m missing the present –

so I’m missing the gift that  is not mine.

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello

 


 September 10, 2023



Quote for Today


"The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.”


 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.

 

 

© Reflections, Andy Costello


 September 9, 2023




Quote for Today


“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” 


Ralph Waldo Emerson


 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