Pass the Collection Plate
2015-05-13John Mortola
In the Style of Hafiz

Pass the Collection Plate

Thank you Kind Sir for passing the plate

At the end of Your raucous performance.

Such a splendid display

deserves all I can give.... and more!

Allow me to heap Your plate with all my earthly treasures.

All those things I've wrapped around my heart these years--

Fear and Doubt--Anger and Resentment--Hatred and Self Loathing.

There are too many coins in the pouch to count,

So I will toss them all to Thee.

And resign the position that brought me such riches

for the honor of being Your lackey.

Inspiration / Author Note

Playful and profound, the wonder of Hafiz. I am eternally grateful to him for his inspiration and guidance.