A Loving Animosity

we all dream
of refinement
in both ourselves
and others

sometimes it's easier
to see our imperfections
on a neighbor's face

realizing this,
that it is always
ultimately ourselves
for which they mirror,
we can resolve
to approach
our misgivings
with a loving
animosity

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