Past Perception

It is with eyes that we as people, see Not ever seeing what truly lies below It is with ears that we as people, hear But it’s with our hearts that we will truly know Look not at a person, seeing the clothes worn Look not and see the car they own or drive Hear not the ramblings of an upset person Look and listen hard to why they are alive To perceive, I think is a downfall of mankind As we never really thrive to learn what’s true We seldom sit and try to understand what’s right That’s where one would lose the site of you For we must not look with the eyes, though they see For we must not hear with the ears, though they hear To not judge, nor be confused, to know the real you We need to see and hear with hearts, get past fear Fear is the guide that stops us from knowing Fear is the lock that keeps us in one place Perceive not, for then they are just opinions Look down deep within, beyond one’s face