Reflection on Food
Posted on Sunday, 28 September 2014
Reflection
On Food
Do I proudly leave
mounds of morsel on the plate
when eating in public places
proud yet, for such waste?
Do I squander money
on expensive food for others to see
that such lavishness is no big deal
though I inadequately earn for my family?
Do I easily give in
to my children’s demand for junk food
that are fad but glaringly unhealthy
thereby, affecting the budget of the
family?
Do I abhor cheap food
though nutritious and healthy
afraid that others will see me with a bag
brimming with dried fish and veggies?
Do I throw leftover food
not knowing what to do with them
such as recycling or giving it another
taste
for my children to relish and appreciate?
Do I think about the hungry
who roam the streets and check dumps
for morsels of food for empty tummy
that for days, been cramped and empty?
If I erred unknowingly…
If I did those unknowingly…
If I committed them unknowingly…
Then, forgiveness is all I ask from you,
Lord…
Bless my mind and heart with your grace
That they can guide me, henceforth…with
lucidity!
AMEN.
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