5:45 a.m - poem by Dale Wisely - Brief Article - Poem
National Catholic Reporter, May 11, 2001 by Dale Wisely
He sits with one unglazed doughnut and a cup of black coffee. He does not acknowledge the presence of other customers. The manager, without flourish, had waved off the little man's offer of coins from his coat. The man had nodded gratitude. He takes his place and arranges doughnut and coffee on the little table. He pauses and takes a deep breath. He takes up the doughnut and inhales fully and puts it back down. Again he pauses and closes his eyes and opens them. He takes it up again and holds it in both hands and pauses. He closes his eyes and mutters under his breath. He takes a bite and, eyes still closed, chews slowly. "Praise Yahweh," he says and Yahweh is indeed praised.
--Dale Wisely Birmingham, Ala.
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