Vulnerability Poem by Jim Boone

Hides in the shadows
of circumstances and
springs upon
each of us as a
reaction to actions
misguided and seemingly
unkind.

We can not know
each others story
nor the lyrics
to all of our songs,
for each path is complex
and though they cross,
we can not rest, assured
that first impressions
will be lasting; that
perception will not
crumble in the toss
of words that come out wrong.

We can learn and embrace
forgiveness and lessons;
walk in the light of healing
or return to the shadows
of vulnerability


2012