the higher road

south african archbishop
desmond tutu walked by
a construction site
on a temporary sidewalk
the width of one person.
a white man appeared
at the other end,
recognized tutu, and said,
"i don't make way for gorillas."
at which tutu stepped aside,
made a deep sweeping gesture,
and said, "ah, yes, but i do."

walter wink

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i am not responsible
for what the other person
may or may not do.
i am only responsible
for me.

may i always take
the higher road.