Understanding

Step into my essence, dance to my own song
unusual quintessence, breath my sweet perfume
waltz my existence, inhale where I belong
hear my adolescence, where sorrow is entombed

Feel my heart beat, understand it's kind and giving
crawl beneath my skin, let empathy abide within
view my world with eyes of wonder, ever dreaming
have a sense of my intentions, understand where I've been

Speak my thoughts, misunderstandings will be erased
know my desire to rid injustice, so mankind may live in peace
walk among those dying daily, appreciate living's grace
tread that mile in my shoes daily, compassion will increase

Above all these there is one thing, wrap yourself entirely
in love and kindness, expect nothing in return
cast aside words spoken meanly, blessings you'll clearly see
feel the depth to which I love, understanding will be born