How Do You? Poem by Mal Sharp

How do you determine a person's worth?
Does it start with sermons given at birth?
Will you judge their character sans bias?
Can you ignore the fact they're not pious?

How do you weigh love in a person's heart?
Does it come from within cupid's love dart?
Will there be enough time for love be blessed?
Can you see the sublime beauty suppressed?

How do you open your mind to accept?
Does it hurt to explore the secrets kept?
Will the day arrive when all shall seek truce?
Can your virtuous men stop this abuse?