Only when the moon is full
can you observe all of its bruises
through binoculars held steady
against the trunk of a tree.
Only when you stop
and engage the stranger on the street,
can you learn of the troubles, struggles,
and adversities that have scarred him.
A life history that would remain unknown
from the safe distance of your car,
while driving the steady course of your life
along its predictable orbit.
© 2025 Richard Havenga
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