Dynamo

I have to stop myself many times

just to remember,

just to consider —

I have to sit still and realign myself

with the nature of my power

I can’t convince, I can’t persuade,

can’t influence, can’t teach, can’t prod,

I can’t make anybody else see something different,

can’t steer their ship, can’t bear their load

But in the core of who I am

resides a dynamo,

for I am master

of my own mind

And I can see the truth

in everyone I think about,

and I can love

anyone I want,

and I can find

a way to bring out goodness

where I am focusing,

while I am here.

©Wendy Mulhern

January 29, 2018