Tale Of Two Perspectives Poem by Aroon George

My mind says, 'Stay in the room'
My heart says, 'Explore the universe'

My mind says, 'She has only a body'
My heart says, 'She has a beautiful soul'

My mind says, 'Get the degree'
My heart says, 'Seek knowledge'

My mind says, 'Kill the neighbor'
My heart says, 'Love the neighbor'

My mind says, 'Plunder the world'
My heart says, 'Give to the world'

My mind says, 'God is not here'
My heart says, 'God is always here'

My mind says, 'Rule the earth'
My heart says, 'Live in harmony'

My mind says, 'Invent new weapons'
My heart says, 'Keep peace'

My mind says, 'He is a small man'
My heart says, 'He is a great soul'

My mind says, 'He is ignorant'
My heart says, 'He is wise'

My mind says, 'Live for money'
My heart says, 'Live in love'

My mind says, 'He hurt you'
My heart says, 'Forgive his mistake'

My mind says, 'Don't agree with his opinion'
My heart says, 'Respect his perspective'

My mind says, 'You are a great poet'
My heart says, 'You are humble'