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 © | Year Posted 2014

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November 28, 2015 at 10:50 PM
Betty, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
Yvonne Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 10:26 AM
Excellent poetry, love the message! Congratulations on your win.
Allison Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Betty:-) Hugs jan xx
A   Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 10:21 PM
Betty, Congratulations! Thank you for supporting one of the MANY contest I held last year. I enjoyed reading every entry in this very odd contest OF MINE:):):). Stop by my latest blog "BLINDFOLDED" if you'd like or have the time. Always & Forever *LINDA*
Allison Avatar
October 23, 2014 at 8:12 AM
oh this is wonderfully insightful Betty and oh so true:-) its a 7 from me hugs jan xxx
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October 23, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Thank you so much.
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