People are books

We see them every day

But we don't know what they say

Some have covers that catch our eye

Some have covers that make us sigh

Some have covers that we ignore

Some have covers that we adore

But the cover is not the book

It is only a glimpse

It does not reveal the plot

The characters, the theme, the twist

We have to read the book to know

We have to dive into its flow

We have to feel its highs and lows

We have to see how it grows

Only then can we judge the book

Only then can we relate to its hook

Only then can we enjoy its look

People are like books

We meet them every day

But we don't know what they feel

Some have hearts that are open and warm

Some have hearts that are closed and cold

Some have hearts that are broken and torn

Some have hearts that are whole and bold

But the heart is not the face

It is only a part

It does not show the soul

The depth, the passion, the grace

We have to know the person to see

We have to listen to their story

We have to understand their journey

We have to respect their glory

Only then can we love the person

Only then can we appreciate their reason

Only then can we share their vision