When things that you do hidden from the public view
are pulled out into the broad daylight,
it hurts so much, like the wound after scabs have been peeled off.
Woe is the careless, the one who is reckless by the omission of details.
So the takeaway, if there ever is one, may be this:
do not attempt to appear righteous, virtuous, or proud.
In particular, fear and refrain from judging others.
For not only will it harbor resentment,
but it will also snag your ankle as you seek what your heart yearns for.
Let go of your fake seriousness, sorrow, and whimpiness.
Make light of things, but be kind and sensitive to others’ sentiments.
Be bold and face the world. Face their ridicule, cajoling, and finger-pointing.
Let them resent you for your faults. Understand and forgive them, and heed their advice.
Forgive yourself for foolishness and recklessness and vow to fix your trajectory.
Smile, and rise again when the need arises. A brighter day awaits us.
6.5.2025
Ralph with Coffee 