Poetry
Charity Case
I’m so sorry, I’ve made you angry again, it was my mistake.
It seems no matter how hard I try, that’s all I tend to make.
No, I’m not retarded…”slow” has always been my title.
It’s often joked that my body works, its just my brain that’s stuck in idle.
I know I get made fun of, I try and act like I don’t hear.
When the laughter starts, I just turn away, then try my best to disappear.
I’ve always had to deal with it, first at school, now here at work.
I’ve learned it only makes things worse to let them see how much I hurt.
I won’t ever be as smart as you, that’s why this job’s the best I’ve done.
I mop these floors, bring you your mail, and collect the trash for everyone.
It isn’t temporary, I have done this job for years.
I’m afraid I just don’t offer much in the way of training or job skills.
Look, I know you’re very busy, and I know your job’s demanding…
But all I want to ask of you is some patience and understanding.
You hardly ever notice me, until I’ve done something wrong.
If you’d only give me half a chance, I am sure we’d get along!
Just a friendly wave…a pat on the back…a quick hello or a smile?
Not even every day…just every once in a while?
Call it kindness, generosity, call it an act of charity!
Any encouragement at all from you would mean the world to me!
But forgive me…I didn’t mean to knock over your coffee cup.
I wasn’t watching where I was going…let me get my mop, I’ll clean this up.
“And the king shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matt. 25:40
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Michael -- this is very nicely written -- so poignant, and it makes me want to cry. I hope this poor fellow isn't real, and if he is, that you have bestowed lots of love on him.
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