When I was young
there was a priest
who listened to my grief.
I called him
“My spiritual blotter!”
Oh, how I appreciated
the one who listened to
me and blotted my tears.
I am now grateful to
my friends who listen to me
and the chances given for writing
to wipe my tears.
Is there any chance for me
to be a spiritual blotter
for somebody else?
Is there any chance
to return the favor?
(May 6, 2024)