Secret Healing
I heard a deep unearthly voice in my dream
that silent night when I was deep asleep
“Control your anger, forgive, and let go
Live and propagate, the power for you to keep”
Woke up fresh and light as a feather
baffled how I could keep my cool
while hubby sang in the shower for minutes
the kids sloppily got ready for school
Did not chide myself for spilling coffee
did not honk when someone jumped the STOP sign
Things that would leave a deep frown on my face
today I just indifferently shrug and resign?
Did not swear when soap dispenser didn’t work
did not mutter at the mile long lunch line
Pinched myself fervently to check if it was real
the sweet lemonade taste of my new life.
Held husband’s hand,just in case,
bewildered at the sudden love, he winced
I know my experiment had already worked
He is so tranquil, hasn’t stopped smiling since.
Can I really heal the world and ease the suffering
lighten the boulders we carry in heads and hearts
I so wish to reveal my super power and hold all hands
but I must take it slow, or my arms will fall apart.
Written on 06/14/2016
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