Blue Plate Special–Good Today ONLY
Get your own bread,
Stop grabbing off your sister’s plate
And eyeing your brothers’.
I gave them just what they need—
I’ll do the same for you.
“What is it?”
“Manna.”
“What is it?”
“Yes.”
“but what IS it?”
“You’ll just have to taste and see.”
“So what’s good today?” you ask.
We have items that are seasonal,
depending on what’s ripe and ready.
Wouldn’t want to give you anything too green-
It causes indigestion.
Like it???
Well, no, you can’t stuff some
In your pockets for tomorrow.
It’ll either turn into crumbs
From the pressure
Or get moldy—it’s dark inside there
And you’ll forget I gave you anything in the first place.
Don’t cram it all down at once—
Take small bites—
Then come back for more.
Do you have enough for today?
Great—we’ll see you tomorrow—
Your Father’s setting up a banqueting table….
‘Manna’, accent on the second syllable, literally means ‘what is it?’
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thank you Tara. I'm so blessed to share. I plan to visit your place soon.
God bless you!
Andrea and Jen–thank you for the kind words and reading around.
It's so nice to be welcomed to the SDG community. I plan to jump in!
yes! my daddy the preacher always gave the definition of the word manna, and that it should teach us many things… i really, really like your style, your flow. So glad to “meet” you 🙂
What a neat poem! I love the reminder that God gives us enough for each day, but each day we return to the banquet table. Thanks for sharing your insight!
I didn't know that manna meant that. How amazing. And, oh, I know what you mean about looking for something new and fresh from Him every day. I love how your poetry flows — it gives me such energy! Welcome to SDG! I hope you will continue to bless us with your writing!
Wonderful poem! Stopping by from SDG.
“Enough for today…” That alone is worthy of meditation. Nice to see your poetry, Jody.
The small bites. No cramming down.
I do like that image. It's easier to savor a small portion than the mouth stuffed and cheeks ready to pop.
Thanks for this, Jody!