know thyself

once someone is known
how oft do you let them change?
how oft, surprised by who they are?
how oft, amazed?

do they not change, surprise, amaze?
but how much do you see?
shield not your eyes,
lest perhaps you might claim,
they change a little, but still the same.

look at yourself,
do you change little?
or little do you let free
to someone you care
some you you love
someone you wish
in some way,
you could be?