Caren Krutsinger Poet Abecedarian

Others Teach Me Daily

About that I thought I knew something
But I was incorrect, I knew nothing at all
Clarity came in the form of a person from that country
Disguised as a pleasant person, she straightened me out
Enthusiastically helping me to sort out my preconceived notions
Fantastic conversations ensued, where I was enlightened.
Generosity of her spirit seeped through as she educated me.
Hatred and prejudice has no place in our hearts, she told me.
I agreed wholeheartedly, and resolved to be more flexible in my thinking
Jubilant feelings of hope and empowerment came to visit.
Kindness toward a variety of people came prancing forth
Love for other’s cultures, appreciation too, not mere tolerance.
Making my world wider and more inclusive.
Never again will I automatically push someone into a box.
Optimism sprang forth as I opened my thinking, 
Positive thoughts flooded my soul
Quietly yet steadily I began to reach a bit further
Respecting what others can teach me about their world.
Self-fulfilment is somehow easier now.
Truth is never absolute.
Universal inclusion is possible.
Victory is about your willingness to listen and learn.
We love who and what we know.
Xenophobic ideas can be trussed into boxes and tossed into the river.
You can learn to like something about every single person.
Zeal and zest zings into my heart as I welcome new ideas and cultures.

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L Milton Hankins October 16, 2021 at 8:46 PM Caren, this is an absolutely marvelous poem filled with so many valuable lessons I can take to heart. Splendid work...and I know how hard these are to do, because I've tried. Masterful! L Milton Hankins October 17, 2021 at 10:15 AM Thanks. I'll give it a try when I get to it. Caren Krutsinger October 17, 2021 at 4:04 AM It is not easy to do but this is probably the fifteenth one I have done, and they do get easier. The trick for me is to think of the X word first and work around it, since there are so few X words.

Shirley Hawkins October 16, 2021 at 7:58 PM We all learn from others and their differences and hopefully they learn from us. As you so rightly say, Caren, listening is an essential part of learning... Good write.... Caren Krutsinger October 17, 2021 at 4:04 AM Listeing is my go-to-place.