The Begging Bowl

"All I knew about a begging bowl was that each day
a monk would go out with an empty bowl in his hands.
Whatever is placed in the bowl will be his nourishment
for the day."

                           Sue Bender
                       _Everyday Sacred_

Years ago I knit and felted begging bowls and gave
them as gifts.

Today I send you a begging bowl with the prayer
that your bowl will be filled with kindness...
whatever you need to survive the pandemic,