My Fellow Man

A person doesn't understand
     the hurt he hasn't known.
The sadness he hasn't experienced
     or the year he hasn't grown.
He always seems to find a way
     to condemn his fellow being
for something he has no conception
     for an experience he's never seen.
And anyone can tell you this
     if ever they've learned to grieve,
A person acts only on what's in his heart
     and sometimes perceptions deceive.
So remember this my fellow man
     if you've a troubled friend
there's no worse feeling than being alone
     so stick by him to the end.
For people are so different
     with troubles on their minds,
But with loved ones trying to understand
     their selves they'll eventually find.

Sue Holms