Tolerance
Tolerance is learned and intolerance the same.
Parents of impressionables, don't be the ones to blame
For making racism and others, a means to spread your hate
Or your child may find it very hard his "isms" to negate.
This world is growing quite compact, you soon may meet them all,
The despised whom you chose to scorn and victims of your gall.
He could be your new employer or perhaps your president.
This could take your confidence so far, you'll wonder where it went.
Intolerance is degrading and not worth the price you pay.
So let's turn to true acceptance and live in a brighter day.
Written for contest "tolerance"
June 16/14
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2014
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