Only Then, When

Only Then, When

i notice that what
i try to change in others
persists no matter what
i think or feel or do...

only when i notice
my acceptance
of the way they be
allows them to send me
the message they came
to my attention to send...

only then can they receive
the message as well
only then can they change
if they choose...

only by allowing
them to be and give
the way they came
to be and give
can i return to the
peace that is my inheritance.. .