THE BEGGAR AT  78

I beg forgiveness

for not listening,

for not sharing  more of myself,

for wasting so much time,

for causing hell and not bringing heaven,

for not crying,

for not screaming out at injustice,

for not washing feet like Jesus did,

for looking down on beggars -

and for a lot more, O Lord.

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2018
Drawing by Michael Kluckner //
Rajasthan (Delhi and Agra in India,
"Beggar from memory - no, I didn't
stand there and draw him or take
his photo like a trophy."