I’m tired of being blamed for the
inadequacies of others
reflected back at them
glaring
omissions come to light
you hate it, yes,
but it’s your mind’s appearance
though you cannot concede,
conceive
such truth
let the mirror show
I am tired
and so not accountable
for you
for me,
I take full responsibility
though I depend
completely
upon the kindness of all beings
for every little thing
for my actions – wait
— ha-ha, I see!
now just what they have
done to me
I, too, have reflections
staring back
challenging
to acknowledge, purify
and why not rejoice
while at it
lucky tired me
I am my own mirror
clearly,
I see.