One Short Breath.

He was past it and old,

so I didn't smile and say hello. 

He was poor and homeless,

so I didn't give him a go. 

She wasn't dressed appropriately,

so I put her down in my mind 

and lowered my eyes. 

She was dressed appropriately,

so I didn't gawk, 

I just lowered my eyes

and walked on by. 

Do we benefit,

from the judgement. 

Do they profit,

from our misjudgment. 

What can we tell, 

in one short breath,

that could reward their good life, right up till their death. 

I know that sometimes,

we're a little bit shy, 

to smile or say hello. 

But the least we can do, 

is stop the judgement

and just give them a go.