God Given Daisies             — by Carole Devecka

Many Times

Many times I have to run a meeting where people complain.  Many times I wish to flee their chronic complaints.

Many times I wonder what their lives are really like beyond the halls where we meet.  I wonder what their families and friends are like, and how they interact with them.

I wonder why they choose to snarl instead of smile.

I wonder why they are here at this meeting, not contributing in any way.

I wonder if they have been taught and conditioned to tear down and not to build up.

I wonder why I stay. Why do I keep on trying to reach some of these sad souls?

Then, many times, a small voice will say, “Thank you for coming,” or “Thank you for writing that short note to me, it came when I really needed it…”

And… Many times I know, without a doubt, that it is all worth while.

Yes, many times.

— © Carole Devecka, God Given Daisies


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