I look in the bathroom mirror and see a face others do not see

I know the why of the lines and scars

There is someone I would die for

One who knows what it means

There are people who would die for me

And I am not sure their reasons

I know that love means permanent to me

And love for many others is fair-weather and whether

Hatred I see is for what is wrong and not you or me

And anyone else it claims to be

The smile I see is of understanding and not spite

A right of rite to stay an unwavering course

As I think to give my concerns in prayer

I go to sleep at night on watch to guard our hearts

Someone means the world to another who the world means more

Unique and interesting things and ways that blind the hearts

Special times and places amid forgotten cares and faces

Temper lost wishes and cast aside desires

Far away or near there is a lonely life hidden

Away from my awareness

That someone somewhere is either misunderstanding or ignoring

Mistakes and tragedies remain un-needed detours

That take us aside from our way and purpose

Nothing good comes from it

Or good would require evil to be

And that wouldn’t make good, good at all

Love and togetherness and the working out of trials and tribulations

Is a way of overcoming a world bound to turn its back on everyone

Rude remarks and antagonism are a reason to pray for the ignorant