Caught in my own awareness
I sought with audacity to
force others into my space.
I would not tolerate ignorance.
I tore at it with clenched fists
And lashing tongue only to find
anger and prejudice as my reward.
I could not understand.
Failure gripped my heart
And in my pain I cried.
The tears at last began to wash
The fear of seeing from my eyes.
The truth began to alter
The pictures in my mind.
I saw my own ignorance
Safely guarded from awareness
By my own fear.
I once again walked toward my own goal,
But this time with compassion,
Understanding that awareness
Is eagerly received only
When fear has been relieved.
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