Susan Patterson at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. We Will Never Be Without
She brings me flowers,
This woman I hardly know.
It is because once, just once,
I was unprepared and did
Not have a fitting bouquet for the
Banquet table.
Just once, I didn’t have everything
Under control. I was so hoping that
Someone would rescue me from
My shortfall.
Unaware, she did.
Answering the door,
I reached for the flowers even before
Before greeting my champion.
After that, I wondered if it
Would continue to be so.
But, now it must be understood,
Silently,
Because she always brings me flowers.
Susan Patterson
06-2013
She brings me flowers,
This woman I hardly know.
It is because once, just once,
I was unprepared and did
Not have a fitting bouquet for the
Banquet table.
Just once, I didn’t have everything
Under control. I was so hoping that
Someone would rescue me from
My shortfall.
Unaware, she did.
Answering the door,
I reached for the flowers even before
Before greeting my champion.
After that, I wondered if it
Would continue to be so.
But, now it must be understood,
Silently,
Because she always brings me flowers.
Susan Patterson
06-2013
A statue of St. Paul in front of the cathedral. It is a beautiful statement of protection blended in with the skyline.
St. Paul's Cathedral in London, designed by Christopher Wren, was originally built in the 17th century. The famous building surviving wars and fires, still holds a place of honor in England. It is the host seat for royal weddings, funerals and services that mark the endings of wars, jubiliees and other such celebrations. The phrase 'robbing Peter to pay Paul" allegedly came about in the 17th century, when funds were appropriated from St. Peter's Cathedral in Westminster to pay for repairs on St. Paul's Cathedral.
Audio: We Will Never Be Without
Discussion:
This is a story of generosity, etiquette and unrealized care. We never know what happens when we do the right thing. Whether our actions are a result of good manners, a spur of the moment thought, or considerable planning, what becomes of our efforts may not always be, or ever be, apparent.
There is a difference between doing the right thing and doing the thing right. I tend to lean towards doing the right thing. Regardless, one never may know the impact of what one does for others. In this poem, the flowers given to the hostess by a guest, were more than just doing the right thing.
There is a difference between doing the right thing and doing the thing right. I tend to lean towards doing the right thing. Regardless, one never may know the impact of what one does for others. In this poem, the flowers given to the hostess by a guest, were more than just doing the right thing.
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