9. Understand

You have heard rumours
And believed them.
But have you
ever tried to understand
the story behind them?
You have heard lies
And you know the truth stung.
But have you
ever tried to understand
the reason for lying?
You have ridiculed him
And his loneliness.
But have you
ever tried to understand
why he is lonely?
You have distanced yourself
from him
Because you think
he is bad company.
But have you
ever tried to understand
why he is the way he is?
You have judged him
And his past.
But have you
ever tried to understand
his grudge?
It is easy to spread lies
and rumours.
It is easy to ridicule
and judge.
But when will you
try to understand?