Betty Janko Poet Sonnet

When Tolerance Went Missing

Tolerance for all was once a virtue,
And it was taught by every religion.
First to realize that every culture
Could keep their traditions, still live as one.

Then it was, when tolerance went missing
Sadly there were people within our world.
Who wouldn’t take the time to stop and listen?
When closing their minds, they let hate unfurl.

What will it take to get them back on track,
Recognize the world is one family?
All creeds and colors need to get love back,
So side by side we can learn to just be.

Knowing every culture has much to give,
With respect, we can again learn to live.

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CayCay Godwin February 4, 2017 at 9:57 PM I applaud your message and thought you wrote a beautiful sonnet with a divine message. I do disagree that it has gone missing, it has never existed in any time period or culture I have ever studied or heard of, not in totality - not ever. But there have always been beautiful words such as yours from open, truth-filled hearts such as yours. All the best ... CayCay