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The Looking Glass

The day I looked and saw sea in its entirety
I cringed at its depth and prayed for mercy

I saw the good, the bad, and the ugly, and
Felt compelled to learn from helpful hands

For one hand washes the other hand
Just as the ground that buffers as I stand

I saw remorse in its entirety
For I knew of lives dying to save you and me

I looked and saw everybody
Some undoing the do, some shunning the Almighty.

Beyond eyes, nose, and skin, we are one
Our innermost parts the same held strong

And beauty becomes a thing the blind could see
And forgiveness was born for you and me

I looked and saw compassion in action 
For now we stand above ground, and then we're done!

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Copyright © Iris E. S-Lewis

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