In this world, don’t mistake…
In this world
Don’t mistake…
…excitement for elation
…lust for affection
…happiness for joy
…truth for a toy
Don’t mistake…
…chattiness for interest
…friendliness for inclusion
…charisma for character
…networking for comradeship.
Don’t mistake…
…love for understanding
…revenge for dead reckoning
…anger for hatred
…honour for filial piety.
Don’t mistake…
…stillness for inaction
…acquiescence for submission
…silence for consensus
…nods for agreement.
Don’t mistake…
…charity for caring
…donation for kindness
…sobs for compassion
…tears for empathy.
Don’t mistake…
…laziness for sloth
…languidness for lack of ambition
…indecision for abdication
…hesitation for incompetence.
Make no mistake though
This world we live in will
…make these mistakes every day
…tell you to behave in one fixed way
…insist at parties what to wear and say
…teach you in the office how to bow and parlay
…sidle your way up the corporate network trellis
…warn you never to reveal half-truths and political betrays.
So for goodness sake
Please make no mistake
You’ll never really find
Your true and best mate
In this world.
There is a wealth of insights here just inviting discussion. Quite a trove.