Perception
                                          by Robin Torgerson

                      Do not judge me by my outer appearance.
                      But look deep into my soul.
                      For it is there that you will see who I am.
                      Our bodies are but cases
                      that protects our heart from physical pain.
                      But it cannot protect us from words.
                      Think before you speak words that
                      will cause a heart to hurt.
                      And if you love someone,
                      surround that heart gently with caring.
                      A loving heart is given completely,
                      in trust and faith
                      that it will be guarded for all time.