Stepping
Out of the Box
Inside a tiny little box
secluded in our lives so perfect
with all our pre-judgements, prejudice
and little "people" compartments
Not sparing a thought
for the "lesser mortals"
selecting only those
that remind us of ourselves
Yet in this picture perfect haven
we unconsciously erect walls
imprisoning ourselves
stifling growth and innovation
Only with the new sight
that old eyes will bring
can we see our alienation
and total waste of opportunity
Once time has passed
and it's too late for salvaging youth
will we find ourselves longing
to step out of the box.
© Yolande Matthews
October 2003
