As
I walked down the busy footpath, knowing I was late for an important
meeting, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds
that are found in every city these days.
Wearing what can only be describes as rags, carrying every worldly
possession in two plastic bags, my heart was touched by this persons
condition.
Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked away as if the sight
would somehow contaminate them.
Recalling some long ago Sunday School admonition to "care for the sick,
feed the hungry and clothe the naked," I was moved by some powerful inner
urge to reach out to this unfortunate person.
Yes, where some people saw only rags, I saw a hidden beauty. A small voice
inside my head called out, "Reach out, reach out!"
