For Goodwill



You fill boxes for Goodwill
with her clothes
that are still in good shape
clothes other can use
now that she's gone
maybe for a job interview
or a first date
and you almost smile
through your tears
as you imagine her
straightening the collar
of a favorite blouse
a woman just bought
so she'll look nice in church
your mother smiling with pride
at the end result
and you realize why
she idolized people like
Mother Theresa
and others like her
who always gave
when others needed
whose hands
fervently pushed the money
into resisting hands
sometimes too proud to accept it
even though it would help
and you can only hope
as an adult now
boxing her things up
that you have at least
half a heart
as good as hers.

welcome...

Thank you!