Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Personal to Pastoral


When one becomes the other,
“caring” becomes “cared for.”
It happens often, of course,
but sometimes, some things
make it more obvious.

Like medical professionals
who benefit from a stint on
the other side of the exam table,
personal-become-pastoral
is both eye, heart opening.

Wounded know full well
where Gilead’s balm resides;
hungry souls have GPS
for Eucharist’s feast;
love not lost on least.

© 2012 Todd Jenkins

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