It is easy to speak peace
seek peace...
if we never leave our comfort zone.
Refuse to spend our time with someone
standing out in left field of our views.
Not wanting to waste time in another’s shoes.
Or to setp out and beyond one’s self,
and spend moments where the destitute dwell,
the lonely dwell...
or have compassion on another man’s hell.
Yeah- now there’s the real challenge.
And it seems to be beyond the ordinary grasp
to take on the extraordinary task
of standing up to challenge the tides
all the while refusing to deride
someone whose outer shell
does not reflect their beauty inside...
Shallow is as shallow does, it seems.
Not taking a moment to look
before spitting on anothers dreams.
Ah yes, we show much grattitude
to those with a benevolent attitude
doning them a hero’s crown,
for picking up those who were cast down.
But did you know that hero could be you?
So kick up a little dust...
encourage your world
to polish off a little of it’s rust.
Don’t just be... do!