A Little Prayer
O Lord of Grace and Mercy!
Please keep away from me
What keeps me away from You
And Please bring close to me
What brings me close to You.
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The Wise Teacher
A wise teacher is like a mother sheep
She distills the essence of her own food
To feed her lamb pure, nourishing milk
Unlike a crow, who feeds her chick
Half-chewed, regurgitated worms
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Soulmates
I have many friends
I laugh and play with
But ask about my soulmates
Those who really, truly get me
Who revel in my bliss
And bleed for my agony
I have maybe one
Or two—not three
But next to each one
The treasure of King Solomon
Is worth less than a dead flea
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Mirrors
The World needs more mirrors
So that we can see ourselves
With all the faults and errors
That we think only afflict others
I need a big polished mirror myself
To grant me the gift of self-awareness
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