(The eye of the journalist)
When we report the world
we describe a kaleidoscope.
The essential elements
may always be the same
but each person has a different view.
Each time each person looks,
the pattern changes,
as do the circumstances of the viewing
and the language each chooses
to interpret what we see.
Only one thing is certain:
there is no one, simple,
accurate description.
The best we can offer
is an honest account
of the impression we gained
from our tunnel vision,
and let others have their say.
Perspective comes
when we acknowledge
that those
without access to the kaleidoscope
have a different tale to tell.
