I’d like to have the experience
Of everything being of love
The problem is that I don’t see it that way in my heart
Because I’ve been hurt
Because I am jaded
But I’ve started to recognize that some people
Only know how to express love through pain
Pain to themselves
And pain to others
So in essence
It is love
And then others are simply oblivious
I could get mad about it
But I’ve suffered the same illness at times
Just part of the human experience
We can’t be “woke” 100% of the time
Can we?
Seems ridiculous to even try.
How about authenticity
That’s what I am striving for
Sheer raw authenticity
With a good dose of compassion and humility
Thrown in
When I can remember