There are so many times
when I wished
I’d put my ego on the shelf
to become the vessel
of mercy
and righteous indignation
to become the vessel
that holds the water
of compassion
and Divine healing
to become the vessel
that holds the oil
that anoints their foreheads
with wisdom
justice and forgiveness
There are so many times
Julia A Masi is an Italian-American who prefers to write in Italian. Her passion for social justice is often evident in her work. She grew up in New York City. Masi is currently roaming the desert of Southwest Nevada searching for poetic inspiration.