Reminder

I can remind you that we see little and know little

but much goes on behind the scenes.

I can prod you to confront your disbelief

and dig out facts for yourself

go ask the milkman, visit the slaughterhouse

make the links.

I can help you do that.

But I cannot lift you

out of the dead weight of habit.

I cannot knead your mind

to make it pliable, young, innocent.

Nor can I uncloud your eyes

so you might see afresh

the wonder of life

and the immediacy of truth.

I cannot lighten your footsteps

slow your thoughts down

or fill your heart.