we don’t see people
we see our opinions
through people
she looks so thin
she is an anorexic
he has no front teeth
he is an addict
she has been diagnosed with
nasal cavity cancer
what do you expect
she is a chain smoker
he lost the custody of
his children
why are you so surprised
he is a drunk
when we are confronted with matters
beyond our own experience
or understanding
it is easier to
pose judgement or
be clinical about it
but
is that being helpful
wouldn’t it be more logical
to take it at face value
and empathise with the person
Flicker of Thoughts 