Presence

In the new light

in which I see myself,

there’s no more room

for grudging thoughts —

(grudging acceptance,

grudging allowance

for the needs and presence

of another)

I am not justified

in seeing anyone

with something less than love

This is, after all,

my whole being. I have no presence

except the presence of my love.

No point in striving

for some other goal —

only in loving

am I whole.

©Wendy Mulhern

July 8, 2017