If We Could Wear Their Shoes... Poem by Qiniso Mogale

If we could wear the shoes of those
we like to criticize
If we could wear the shoes of those
we are keen to condemn
If we could wear the shoes of those
we constantly shoot down
If we could wear the shoes of those
we we subject to scorn
If we could wear the shoes of those
we feel are beneath us
If we could wear their shoes
we would cower in shame.

If we could wear their shoes
we would beg God for forgiveness
We would change our mindsets
We would redirect our steps
We would be more compassionate
We would realize that not everything is in black and white
If we could wear their shoes
we would treat them as fellow brothers and sisters
We would realize that as human beings we
all have our faults
No one is perfect!