THE OBSERVER

Thoughts graze his mind

But he does not judge them

He chooses to observe them without assigning positive or negative words

So he progresses every day, becoming more connected to the universe in many ways

But his nature is humble, and he does not expect bouquets of praise

For he is simply doing the best he can with the capacities he has and the way he was raised

In those who others see as enslaved, depraved, and contained

He sees lovely human beings who have decayed because they are afraid of change like an atomic grenade, razor-sharp blade, and satanic charade

For it is either by circumstance, conscious or unconscious choice that they have been detained

Enchained by guilt and shame and feeling like they have failed at life’s game

May this understanding forever remain