36: Lint-Check. First Sunday of Lent

​Over time, the Lint filter collects the remnants of the past.

Miles traversed by socks.
Faded tones of well-traveled cotton.
Towels that have dried dishes, tears and daily duty.
Missed stains secured with heat.
Remnants that I celebrate and some I would do anything to forget —                     (well, anything except what will actually reconcile).

Lint Collectors in Lent
Release me, O Lord
From the narrow vision of my own certitude
Wash the window of my soul that something new is possible
Take care of the resentment I entrust to you and transform it
Energize my apathy and engage me

Release me, O Lord

This Lent,
Clear out my Lint Collector