Understanding

Somany leaves on this cabbage head

Isimply cannot comprehend.

Itry to peel them one by one

Toget down to the core.

Butonly find the crux to be

Abitter disappointment

Thatvexes every rationale

Andleaves me want for more.

 

Itry to be compassionate,

Showempathy in kind,

Bepatient and forgiving and

Tokeep an open mind.

Butthe art of understanding

Isa mammoth bugaboo,

Andthe cagey fox of acumen

Isscarce to share a clue.

 

So,I will strive for tolerance

Andgrant an open hand

Andhope that when the facts are in

Iwill finally understand.