Barriers
as we build barriers to protect ourselves
high walls of isolation and uncertainty
trying to keep our distance from ones
we do not understand
only because they are altered
not like us
if you could walk in someone else’s shoes
for an instant
if you could see through their eyes
for one moment
you might pull down your barrier
feel awareness of their company
show compassion
look deep in your heart and ask
how can I help
Copyright © Betty Bateson | Year Posted 2014
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