a smudge, a smear

on the surface of their eye
a smudge, a smear, a nothing
inconsequential to their vision
to their walk in this life
a log, a tree, a limb
blocking our vision, our sight
why are we focused on our neighbors
when we ourselves are blind

March 9, 2012
Matthew 7:3
Matthew 7:1-5
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