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