Are metaphors for connection
and yet they always seem too far
and once crossed, it is often
their fate to be burned,
We value wins, but not win-win,
for it is in our nature, like small
children, to see the world as win-lose
which invariably is lose-lose.
A bridge to our destruction
is the one built across the river
of lies, a river of constant turmoil
that we see as something to conquer.
A bridge of connection is built across
a river of understanding and compassion.
Such a bridge can last forever
in spirit of love and enterprise.
Legacies are built when bridges
end fear and misunderstanding
because we let ourselves
live beyond our selfishness.
When we let empathy in and
worship reason, and see ourselves
in all those others, then we can become
master bridge builders.
Beautiful words Mike. And yes in the fullness of time I agree that win-lose is always lose-lose because even the short term victor will eventually realize they have lost a part of themselves in the win and live in a world that is not sustainable. But understanding this concept and applying it to one’s own life requires humility & wisdom which are sorely lacking in today’s fast paced winner take all society. But we can live the change that we want to see and hope there are enough like minded people who can make a difference.