Many of us become maligned in ways not at all warranted

For people tend to stereotype us based on things unwanted

In others who they see and then tend to just characterize

Instead of getting down to brass tacks - they'd be surprised



To learn there are many very fine qualities in others about

If only they would pull back the covers to let them come out

And thus provide a platform for their personalities to shine

Something which would come easily, if we weren't so blind



And so - did broadly open up our arms, hands, hearts and minds 

To those we have heretofore misunderstood and thus maligned

Just because we did not take the time to talk and comprehend

Something which'd happen, if we did, and cause things to mend.



Christopher W. Thomas

9:10pm Saturday 1/3/98