Clearing the Gap
A Poem on Jumping to Conclusions
Many of us jump the gun when deciding what another party is like, coming to erroneous conclusions owing to a person's appearance, background, or speech. In short, we stereotype often because we have to do so fast, or on the spot.
While not jumping to conclusions is difficult for these reasons, it isn't a great move. Misunderstandings ensue, of course, some of them volatile.
Enjoy these free verses
Gap
Too wide
And long
To clear
Gap
Stop.
Look.
Before
the leap
Gap
Cannot
Decide
How wide
Gap
Mind
Needed
Before
Clearing
Gap
Size
So hard
To measure
Gap
Ask
How wide.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (1)
So true but I always try my best to give the benefit of the doubt. Loved your poem!