The We and Them

Let's not be quick to pour out our two cents.

Because at times, what seems trivial to us might seem like the sky is falling for them.

Something might seem trivial and petty to us but to them, it might look like they are trapped in a dark tunnel.

Because we never guarantee one's capabilities at things.

Because we have different fears that sometimes what we think is normal, appears like a nightmare to them.

And because we have different strengths that sometimes we forgot they might be weak at that particular thing.

Let's not be quick to shove things in their mouths.

Something that seems easy as ABC to us might seem like a tall wall to them.

Something that seems bright to us might seem like losing eyesight to them.

Something we think is the best for them might be the worst path for them to journey.

Because we never know what lies ahead of us.

Because we never know how much they are trying.

And because we never know if we keep on repeating things that might break them apart even more.

Let's not be quick in making decisions for others.

Because we never know what is inside their minds.

Because we never know how heavy the stairs that fell on them.

Because we never know how much time they need to try again after failing for God knows the count of tries. 

And because we never know why they stop themselves even if they know the decision is the best.

Let's be careful with our speech.

Our words cut deeper when they are heard.

Our words stab harsher when they are read.

Because some words we used might be the last they would like to hear and read.

Let's be mindful of our minds.

Because sometimes we judge them too easily.

Because sometimes we think their worries are picayune.

We are never obliged to speak our minds when they tell us stories.

We are never obliged to give advice.

Sometimes what they need is a pair of ears to listen, a pair of eyes to read, a pair of arms to hug, and a pair of sealed lips.

Sometimes they are aware that they might seem unreasonable but they just need someone to be by their side for a short moment.

And sometimes, we could be the 'we' and we could be the 'them'.