I am deeply disturbed

Chinaski Tuesdays

Be Kind

we are always asked
to understand the other person's
viewpoint
no matter how
out-dated
foolish or
obnoxious.

one is asked
to view
their total error
their life-waste
with
kindliness,
especially if they are
aged.

but age is the total of
our doing.
they have aged
badly
because they have
lived
out of focus,
they have refused to
see.

not their fault?

whose fault?
mine?

I am asked to hide
my viewpoint
from them
for fear of their
fear.

age is no crime

but the shame
of a deliberately
wasted
life

among so many
deliberately
wasted
lives

is.

Myanmar Disaster

I am sure you all have read of the tragedy unfolding in Myanmar in the wake of the cyclone which struck this weekend. If you haven't already, I urge you to consider making a donation to an international aid organization. My favorite is UNICEF, especially in situations like this, which often leave many children homeless and orphaned. Please do what you can. Thanks.