If Only

If only we paused Netflix and took ten minutes to clear that measly strip of snow, so our elderly could walk.

If only we didn’t treat our streets and parks as giant ashtrays, so our children and pets could scamper and play.

If only we picked up our dogs’ excrement instead of pretending we didn’t see it, so our new neighbour to Canada didn’t ruin a pair of winter boots.

If only we ceased judging each other from our front windows and addressed our own hypocrisies.

If only we could all be nice. That would be different. Let’s be different.

Inspired by Be Nice. Image by Nick Fewings.