Learning to Trace

The Zoo Cage Prophet

I could see he was sad, almost depressed. He wore it heavy on his eyes. Even his walk indicated that not all was well.

I didn't know much about who Max was. Although I would see him almost daily, I had never really had a real conversation with him. However, I did know two important facts about Max: he was a believer in Christ, and he wasn't much of a talker. So it was a surprise to me when he walked up to me and tried to sell me a greeting card.

"I didn't know you draw!" I said with genuine interest, as I looked at the two cards he was selling.

"Not much of an artist, more like a good tracer."...