Discrimination

I received an email addressed to many persons. The person spoke against my community, not knowing I am part of that community. My partner says such discrimination is to be expected. Yet it continued to bother me.

Breathing in ...

Breathing out ...

I look at discrimination

I see ignorance, doubt, and fear

I look at discrimination 

I realize I am neither of this community or that community

I look at discrimination

The one who discriminates is not out there

The perpetrator and victim inter-are

I look at discrimination

I vow to live each moment mindfully, not in ignorance, doubt or fear

We look at discrimination

I bow to my wise teachers, the wonderful teachings, and spiritual friends