Reconciliation

If I looked at her with 

the old eyes of stereotype

without peace in my heart

I would see an insult to humanity with 

long scraggly hair, frumpy baggy skin

hunched and meaningless. 

If I looked at her with ancient eyes

full of wisdom and compassion

I would see a strong, gentle soul shine

with her smile, the soft light in her eyes

and her kind, unwavering voice.

“Reconciliation is a part of the healing process, but how 

can there be healing when the wounds are still being inflicted?”

~ N.K.Jemisin