In the shoes of another

i saw hate in your eyes. The kind of hate that would never forgive, not for all the money in the world. 'cos emotions are priceless, you've always mentioned, with the most expensive being pride. And that was the exact thing of yours he ripped apart yesterday.

it wasn't rape, nor insults, nor rumor of any kind, but it was embarrassment, punishment in front of the whole class. Insults and rumors never bothered you the least. Your gift of being able to turn a deaf ear to all the insignificant rubbish from the lips of others is one trait I’ll always admire of you.

You were punished for being late, an accusation that found you guilty beyond doubt. No qualms from you there. However, you insisted that this was unfair, as you were not warned of such a rule, and hence imposing the punishment on you was not a proper jurisdiction at all.

No one knows these thoughts of yours. No one. ‘cos you don’t intend for anyone to know about them. Throughout the whole ordeal, you remained cool, calm and collected, at least to the untrained or insensitive eye.

I also sense this same hatred when ever the subject of divorce is brought up. You hate the world for it. It’s was not a miserable childhood I lived, you explained, but it’s my future that I am concerned about. You future husband, you future kids, and if they add up to the euphoric, perfect, whole and complete family you have and are dreaming of.

Why do you keep thinking of these things? Why are you showing such resentment to things that are out of your control? Don’t let them destroy you. Don’t let these things take away the joy you have for life and the love and admiration that governs your attitude to the beautiful things of the world. Set your sights on the greater and longer lasting treasures. Put the ugly sins of humans aside and let go of the things you cannot control. Don’t allow the matters of this world cloud your thoughts and control your mind, turn a deaf ear and a blind eye towards them if necessary.

Let ‘em go Sasha, let ‘em go.