Perspective

When I look out the window what do I see

As the world unfolds in front of me?

I see beauty , I see life….I see chaos and strife

Two sides to a coin, opposing views

How I see the world is mine to choose.

When I look at a stranger, friend or neighbor

And glimpse behind the shield the favor

I see love, kindness…and I see hope sprout

I see anger, frustration…and I see doubt,

Two souls, One person. Opposing views

How I see those around me is mine to choose.

When I look in the mirror, who do I see

In the person staring back at me?

I see courage and beauty… a person divine

I see fear, anxiety and darkness entwine.

Two faces, one person-opposing views

How I see myself, is mine to choose

Perception is tricky, it clouds our thoughts

I tells us to judge without seeing the cost

Two sides, two souls, two faces, which path?

For me I will choose the better half.