Thoughts of kindness and respect
do not come easily
when any person
is hidden within a disguise of
an image
a stereotype
a demographic
Thoughts of kindness and respect
come slowly
when the person within
is recognized as
a partner in the human race
a neighbour that made different choices
a sibling that took an alternate path
Thoughts of kindness and respect
often need determinaton to allow
thoughts to turn to actions
that ease tensions
that calm fears
that create safety and rest.
“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.”
~ Marcus Aurelius, Meditation
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