The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

Judgmental Ignorance When I walk into a room, What do others see? What do they think? What do they feel? When I open my mouth, What do they hear? Do they understand? Do they care? Leaving friends at a bar, Words inevitably spoken about me, Never knowing what they are, What they truly think, When separated from family, My name is mentioned, Judgments and worries, Fears and questions, Looking a woman in the eyes, Ignorant on how to read, Does she see anger and deception? Kindness and honesty? Walking toward the mirrors, All staring at me, Ignorant of their judgments, Not knowing what they see, I stare into the mirror, All others are forgotten, Helpless to what they see or hear, Walking toward them with confidence.

Ever have a last resort? You know, that person you can always depend on to be there if you want to talk or do something, but they're not quite your favorite person in the world? You approach the situation and say something like, "Well, I guess I'll call (fill in the blank)." Ever wonder if that person knows that they're the last resort? When they hear your voice, do they automatically know why it is you're calling. "Ah, it's (your name). I guess no one else is available today, so he/she called me. Whatever, I've got nothing better to do." Or do they have no idea and are actually thrilled when you call? "Oh wow! I haven't talked to you for a while! How have you been? Good, I hope. Want to get together and do something?" Is it common for people to have that last resort, just in case friends and family are extremely busy on a particular day and we're really wanting to get out and do something? It doesn't really matter who...