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I see in the news and read in the paper, and also on this site regretfully, such intolerance for others. It seems that mankind has forgotten the old adage; "you have two ears and one mouth, use them accordingly." I'm not naive enough tothink evil does not exist in this world, it obviously does, which makes it all the more important for those not infected to recognize and address it.
I wish I could put pen to paper and stop the fight,
put mankind on a different plight.
To make people understand,
that we as humans must demand;
race, religion, gender, sexual tolerance all,
stop listening to hate causing the squall.
It makes no difference who you are,
the clan or a country from afar,
whatever the color of your skin,
or what religion you are in.
It’s time for the world to take a break,
words and action cause heartache.
You have one mouth but a set of two ears,
controlling the one will prevent tears.
Whatever philosophy you believe,
to merely listen to others and you’ll perceive,
that nothing of others is all untrue,
and understanding perspective we can undue,
the sanctimonious history of religious wars,
the endless fight of political soars.
If we could all just pause and think,
we need mankind back from the brink.
So no matter the battle or side you’re on,
there is no line that can be drawn,
where your opinion or belief,
is paramount to others.
You are simply not commander and chief.
Copyright © Jake Werner | Year Posted 2023
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