We itemize and then categorize ...

But, sometimes, we become quite surprised

To learn not all is, as it, at first, seemed

For not everything's so simply gleaned



Some of the things we perceive to be just one way

Are, in fact, something other than our interplay

For when we take the time to figure it all out

We will see the overall picture's not that stout



As some things tend to cross right over the line

While others only border, but are really quite fine

Assumptions made, without holding all of the facts

Can be self-deprecating, and nobody needs that



So we must ascertain, directly, for ourselves

Those good objectives, which make us meld

This can be done with all of the facts in hand

Instead of allowing others' opinions to stand ...



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

2:55pm Friday, June 26th, 1998