Always Open Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Live and let live, you are no better than anyone else on
this earth.

All the questions and answers we have come up with, only
skirt the essence of racial hatred here in America.

Possibilities abound here like no where else on this earth,
we Americans have always helped other countries, no matter
their policies, race or nationality.

It is a shame the way we are depicted the way we are because
of our politicians and government.

We the People, if you take the time to find out are just like
you, having love, compassion and caring for all the unfortunates
in the world.

Here in Phoenix, Arizona, having personally watched a man with
no legs, upon a board with wheels that someone was kind enough
to make for him - not a skateboard!

Pushing himself down the sidewalks and streets, trying to get
from one place to another by himself, asking no one for help
or a hand-out.

He has no need to ask, our hearts are instantly opened to him
in his need, we reach out and give him money or food or just
the time of day to speak with him as a human being like our-
selves.

There is no prejudice, no racism, no hatred, just the mercy
and love for another human being here on earth.