Today's Tolerance

Why is it the supposedly more tolerant
Are the least tolerant around
Can we no longer speak our own minds
Without someone out there shooting us down

Feel free to speak your opinion
I'm more than willing but never forced to listen
That there my friend is your basic right
A freedom that seems to be missing

Are we not free thinking individuals
Did I miss the memo where that's no longer allowed
Should I just step into the jet stream
And become a part of this mind numbing crowd

I can clearly see that you are not me
Isn't that what it's supposed to be like
It also rings true that I am not you
So can't we just live our lives

It's hard enough standing on your own two feet
That's why at times we might step on some toes
But can't we all just get along
After all we might like the way that it goes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hoffman Avatar
September 1, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Amen to the truth here Mike!:)
Merryman Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Great write, Mike! I agree whole-heartedly with you. Blessings!
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