Heartprints

Whatever our hands touch We leave fingerprints! On walls, on furniture On doorknobs, dishes, books. There’s no escape. As we touch we leave our identity. Wherever I go today Help me leave heartprints! Heartprints of compassion Of understanding and love. Heartprints of kindness And genuine concern. May my heart touch a lonely neighbor Or a … Read more

Hand Prints On The Wall

One day as I was picking the toys up off the floor, I noticed a small hand print on the wall beside the door. I knew that it was something that I’d seen most every day, but this time when I saw it there I wanted it to stay. Then tears welled up inside my … Read more

The Fool’s Prayer

The royal feast was done the king Sought some new sport to banish care, And to his jester cried: “Sir Fool, kneel now, and make for us a prayer!” The jester doffed his cap and bells, And stood the mocking court before: They could not see the bitter smile Behind the painted grin he wore. … Read more