Understand and Be Understood

 Understand and be understood—Right here, right now, across our global boundaries

I’m standing across-

 the boundaries of different perspectives.
Some inspirational, 

like the light beam with the full color theme.

 some negative, 

like the shadows cast over. 

I share what I perceive, 

but the true understanding perhaps still has-

a long way to go.

Can we reach the common grounds to -

share universal wisdom?

If you hear me in the distance,
are you able to light your ears for my viewpoint?
’Cause I’m trying to bridge the gaps—
But I don’t know how to be more persuasive.

Let me deepen my understanding of-

the world.
Even though I was being misunderstood.
Hold my words, then hold my values —
Let it connect and let it grow.
I’ll learn new language, 

I’ll discover different perspectives.
Till we can understand -

what the silence try to speak out.
Understand and be understood,
That’s the way we can trust -

each other so-deep.

The sound of nature echoes around, 

trying to bring us some clues.
Think twice to make sure we’re right, 

don’t be afraid of speaking out.
I don’t want to win the fight, 

I want the truth unfold.


And if we don’t get it right the first time,
We can try again—no shame, we are just fine.
’Cause understanding is a journey,
It’s listening for the reason,

behind the complex things .

So let me be understood,
Even when I was being misunderstood.
We can build a bridge from where we were,
To what we are when we learn.
I’ll speak with patience, you’ll speak with care,
We’ll unravel all the “why” we ask about.
Understand and be understood—
Right here, right now, 

across our global world.

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