I can purify myself
without making myself wrong
at any time  – not in my past,
not in my dreams

It’s just like cleaning house – the shelves
are not wrong for the dust upon them –
quick swipe of cloth affirming their substance
and they are clear

I can purify myself
without making others wrong
or extra right – it’s like cleaning my glasses
so I can better see
the nuance of people’s hearts,
the colors of their souls.

©Wendy Mulhern
March 27, 2022