bottledWalter

Written: 6/18/01
Words: Walter Koning

When you see them – observe them first
– keep your thoughts in your head
– ask yourself why
– maybe they like it this way
– observe them first
– it’s like a life size experiment
– and you’re the standard to measure against

Even though they’re not the same as you
Even though they don’t live the way you do
They may be happy with their lives
So don’t even bother if you only plan to criticize

When you see them – don’t be offended when they yell
– notice how they push but not in angst
– Hate man may or may not stand out
– they’ll be sitting in the round
– they’ll already have a system figured out
– be careful of what you say
– maybe they really like it this way

Even though they’re not the same as you
Even though they don’t live the way you do
They may be happy with their lives
So don’t even bother if you only plan to criticize