If We Could See...

Pigs are not patient creatures. When they want something they squeal, loudly! 

As the rush of Christmas season begins, let's treat each other not only with treats and sweets but with human-kindness, 'kay? 

If we could see beneath the skin

That veils the grail cradled within

If we could see we would begin

To understand and realize

How very much alike we are

For want and need, though oft they spar

Are common ground of human heart

That spills in tears, in smiles and sighs

Ah, we would not be strangers then

As we purvey the plight of men

For we are born brothers with yen

To love and to be loved

And we all want a hand to hold

Home-fires when the night is cold

Hope to cling to as we grow old

And to be understood

If we could see beyond the sigh

That slips into Time’s kindred sky

Then we would find that you and I

Are commonly designed

...and in each heart of humanness

Trembles the want for happiness

Thus we should seek with humbleness

To be patient and kind

© Janet Martin

Yesterday, at every single stop I made while running errands, it seemed to require an added amount of patience, to simply stand and wait...and wait while check-out problems were sorted out, while the cashier waited and waited for someone to help him/ her...

 The busy Christmas season approaches. Let's remember to be patient and kind 'cause NOBODY likes to be snapped at.