Wasted Time

When telling the first few people about my planned gender transition I was met with a mixed response. I partly did not really know what to say to people nor how to say eloquently how I was feeling. Some of these people walked away from me. I found that when I patiently sat and listened to people, about their views, I was much more able to understand their perspective. Some of them still walked away but listening to their viewpoint made me a stronger person. WASTED TIME It is never a waste of time, To listen to what is on someone’s mind. Even if their views, With yours, don't chime. It is never a waste of time, To sit and reflect, On what someone has said, If the alternative is regret. It is never a waste of breath, To maintain an open mind. Even if you do not understand, It is worth trying this time. It is never out of place, To maintain a sense of grace. To think ours instead of mine. That is all that matters, over time. It is a waste of time, To hold hate in your heart. Let it go today, Make a brand new start. Be kind, have grace. Sit, and listen, face to face. Breath deep, trust yourself, do not fret. If you do these things, You may surprise yourself yet. (c) Jay Rose Ana Woman Volume 2 Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric from Pexels Wasted Time Photo by Zack Jarosz from Pexels