Rumours

I have learnt to take the rumours of others lightly
Because in the same way
People have misquoted me
Judged me
Misunderstood me
Envied me
Experienced me differently
Or just caught me on my bad side
What they told others
May have a hint or more of truth
But it doesn't mean it told
An accurate story of me

I have learnt to take the rumours of others lightly
Because I dare to give them a chance
An unblemished sheet of opinion
I dare myself to experience them on my own
Not once, not twice
Because we are only human
Who hurt others even when we don't mean so

I have learnt that rumours will exist
About everyone including me
Some blatant lies
Others heartfelt reliable witnesses
But none the ultimate truth
None the Bible of me

I have learnt
Because it takes a while to learn
And I keep learning
Because I'm human
You're human
We're all human
Loved by God
Who teaches us love by example
In that
While we were yet sinners
Christ died for us
In that
He gives us many chances
Not out of a need for concrete evidence
To cut us off
But out of our need for love

I have learnt
And keep learning everyday
To love
Above myself
Above all else
To love

Via Ofosua
Thursday, 26th May, 2016
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