On Civil Disagreement

Because I may have opposing views on certain issues There are vastly more things we see eye to eye about, There’s no reason for anyone to break out the tissues. We would agree on the freedom to stand up and shout And the right to peacefully protest social injustices, There are vastly more things we see eye to eye about. We are all against bullying and superficial prejudices The right to worship and practice one’s faith guaranteed, And the right to peacefully protest social injustices. I could never stand for bashing another’s faith or creed One’s right to political persuasions without retribution, The right to worship and practice one’s faith guaranteed. In any conversation we should respect fair contribution, Refraining from behavior making someone’s heart bleed One’s right to political persuasions without retribution. Frankly, I am open to helping everyone in sincere need Because our country has vast resources, enough to share, Refraining from remarks making someone’s heart bleed. Always standing up for what is honorable, right, and fair Because I may have opposing views on certain issues, Because our country has vast resources, enough to share There’s no reason for anyone to break out the tissues. HONORABLE MENTION written October 9, 2021 "Celebrate Difference" Contest All Poetry, October 17, 2021