Life is hectic at times
When we become blind
To others' set positions
Which aren't your mission
And so we attempt to clarify
In the process, rasing high
The tempers of closed minds
Who will not see the kind
Of clearcut answers to a life
Which you do not fill with strife
By taking cold hard stances
Which ruins some's chances
Life can be so full of pleasure
If only people will take measure
Of overall pictures which scope
And in the process - give hope
We all have something of value
And many are wholly renewed
When others respect their worth
Instead of beating them into dirt
Fluent and intelligent conversation
Which some do have with passion
Will be so much better received
If one can look at both sleeves
And know there is nothing under
Which will leap out to plunder
Or in any way harm psyche
As it does come from a free
Mind which is full of compassion
For anyone at all who is dashing
About without any real directive
Which will give them perspective
Take time to assess fully worth
And your eyes will widen in mirth
There are friendly hearts around
Who'll listen and so you'll rebound
Take the time to hear their stance
And if you do - you'll wish to dance
For these minds will give you cheer
Something we all need so dear ...
Christopher W. Thomas
11am Thursday 12/11/97