i. purity
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In its waters I bathe my face under the sun.
In its virtue I wash my arms to guide neighbors.
In its memory I wash my ears to hear my voice.
In its glow I wash my eyes to see the hundred years.
I dip into the well to be safe in its veil.
—
Away from the impurity.
Away from the fire.
Away from the loneliness.
—
I cup my hands together to hide my face,
until the light is to be found.
Listening for mother's voice.
I am pure as a feather.
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