Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Reflection

There are those who do not
want to change; who question
any shift from life’s current patterns.

    Be honest enough to count
    yourself among them
    at least some of the time.

There are those who would rather
die than change; who do actually
die a slow death of entrenchment
as the universe spins toward the future.

    Do not let their shadow darken your day.
    Instead, bring light to their path
    and encourage them to join you
    in this giant change-fest we call life.

There are those who would rather
you die with them than have you
go off and leave them behind.

    Pray you will have the patience
    and courage to hold their hand
    as you walk with them.

There are those who can easily
recognize all of these in others,
calling them out with deadly accuracy,
but cannot turn their gaze to the mirror.

    Don’t let the reflection frighten you.

Photo by Linda M. Patrick

© 2015 Todd Jenkins

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