When I was growing up
somebody bought my Daddy
a set of six Waterford Crystal tumblers.

I loved them!
There was something grown-up about them,
even when they only held the ginger beer
that my Daddy bought in
specially for me.

Our Waterford Crystal tumblers
were used every Sunday.
My Mammy would insist
that these were not to be kept good.
These were glasses
that should be used
and enjoyed.

Tonight at Mass
I felt that My God was saying to me,
“Claire,
I’ve given you gifts –
use them,
enjoy them
and share them with others
joyfully!
Just like those Waterford Crystal tumblers,
your gifts were given to you
to be used!”

© Claire Murray