You are not me, and I am not you.
Let us accept this.
Let us find the joy and goodness
in ourselves and each other,
and enjoy what each has to offer.
Some people send flowers and cards,
remember birthdays and anniversaries,
give back rubs and foot massages.
Some smile when you enter the room,
are content merely to be in your presence,
pat your shoulder, or clasp your hand.
It may not mean there is not a true caring
for the lack of these things.
It may merely mean they were not thought of
as a way to convey feelings.
If you tell me your day full of troubles,
maybe you need advice...but maybe you just
want to share and need someone to talk to.
Perhaps we have annoying little habits
that need to be addressed and explained,
changed or accepted.
Maybe we do things that upset each other
not because we mean harm but because
we don't realize how the other takes it.
We just need to see each others point of view.
Not to aggree or disagree but to accept
and know where each other is coming from.
We cannot change each other,
but through love and kindness
it is possible to obtain consideration.
We need to stop jumping to conclusions when
a simple conversation could clear the air.
It's not fair of me to assume things about you
nor should you assume things about me.
We need to communiate, exchange views and ideas,
likes and dislikes, meanings and intentions,
how we differ and agree, and learn who each other is.
We need to relay what really matters to each other,
and what is not very important.
It is okay if these things are different for us both.
I am sorry for any misunderstandings, disappointments,
or hurt feelings I may have caused you,
and I forgive you for the same toward me.
We need to also forgive ourselves.
Know that I care about you and wish you happiness.
You are not me, and I am not you.
Let us accept this.