When a person looks you in the eye,

is their pain always revealed?

Are we looking to tear each other down,

when measuring lives against one another.

There are mantras available for peace of mind,

easy slogans that generalize kindness.

So often it’s easy to shelter ourselves

without ever imagining genuine pain.

There would appear an agenda we live in life,

designed to reduce the genuine nature of life.

Glance a step further inside silent curiosity,

furthering the strength of our sincere kindness.