However many places
I have been right,
however many operations
I’ve worked correctly,
one thing that I don’t get
will foil the whole result,
and for all my careful efforts
I’ll have nothing

If, then, just now,
I find an error –
could be one of many
or the only one –
Shall I not say, Rejoice with me!
I’ve found my lost sheep
and am carrying it home.

©Wendy Mulhern
June 16, 2020