Bend down today
in humble submission,
in groveling forgiveness,
and wash the feet
of another.
Partner with your savior,
recognize the filth
of your own sin,
and wash the feet
of another.
Become acquainted
with the essence
of your existence
by washing the feet
of another.
Esteem one higher
than yourself,
meet that lowest place,
and wash the feet
of another.
You will find
how you too will
become clean when
you wash the feet
of another.
So do not tarry,
no, now, today
bend down
and wash the feet
of another.
A meditation on John 13.