The Looking Glass

The day I looked and saw sea in its entirety I cringed at its depth and prayed for mercy I saw the good, the bad, and the ugly, and Felt compelled to learn from helpful hands For one hand washes the other hand Just as the ground that buffers as I stand I saw remorse in its entirety For I knew of lives dying to save you and me I looked and saw everybody Some undoing the do, some shunning the Almighty. Beyond eyes, nose, and skin, we are one Our innermost parts the same held strong And beauty becomes a thing the blind could see And forgiveness was born for you and me I looked and saw compassion in action For now we stand above ground, and then we're done! *