Day 22

Mea Culpa
The gossip's voice drips like a leaky roof.
Patience runs thin.
A mistake today is tomorrow's news;
The tongue ruthlessly cuts.
Grace opens eyes to how much
Each of us needs forgiveness.
Judgement blocks eyes from seeing
God's kindness, which leaves room and space
For repentance.
Grace--more than we deserve.
I am no better than you, my friend,
And I wonder how to be gracious
In the midst of your criticism.
Forgive us, Father, for we know not what we do.