Appearances

Appearances


Don’t be disquieted about the unidentified things of the night
Nor the puzzling which occur during the day without hay
And be not resistant to rectification of any misconceptions
Nor apprehensive about intended friendly encounters

Think about the lonesome deer seen in parks
They neither cause distress like wild bears
nor strike without cause like bobcats which
are less often seen

Appearances can be deceiving much like tricks
So be careful what you think or even wish for
And open to learning – you will always be you
regardless of changes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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