Confronting Own Commitment

Facing a street kid pleading for bread, I was gripped with mixed feelings, especially that I had in my possession purchased goods for our orphanage from a grocery with this label: “the good life you can afford.” Oh, the social worker in me could not escape being confronted with this question: “Why does a child have to beg for a basic necessity... when it can be afforded?” By God’s grace, I have settled myself with the answer while fulfilling my commitment. emotions clashing grieved midst reality angst~~~ still love* and care reign * 1John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? April 17, 2021 2nd place, "Moments Of Reflections - Haibun" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury; judged on 5/11/2021.