We are all different,
That is the way it should be.
If we were all the same
Life would be boring.
We have discussions,
We have arguments.
Arguments can lead to fighting,
Can lead to war.
Homes are ruined,
Towns are demolished,
People are homeless,
People die,
Children lose parents.
All because of one thing,
All because of that one thing
That is missing in many lives,
That thing that can ease such pain,
And make the world better.
Such a simple word,
A word with such power.
If only we all had it,
Had it for each other;
Respect!
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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A fine and true write Gold.
Thank you Orchi, yes very true - if only.......
Yes - if only... I've made me self swoon with me Valentine-theme poem! Tomorrow also I swoon! heehee.
So true Gold!
You’ve beautifully expressed your sentiments! A fine write!
All it takes is to willingly string those seven letters together...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T...
and wear them proudly!
~Laura~
Thank you Laura, so true.
If only - the one issue I have problems with is culture. When one culture imposes on another as with immigration then intolerance steps in. It's not always easy to accept ones culture being affected or even lost and I think this seems to be rarely considered by the do-gooders who seem to only concentrate on the advantages of multiracialism and ignore the disadvantages. It's different when tribes in the Amazon for example, are invaded and lose their homelands - there is usually uproar from the do-gooders and no mention of multiracialism in those circumstances.
I can understand you feelings Michael but respect must become part of us. Some people just don't want to accept that others are different.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
I fully agree about respect - on rereading it what I was trying to say, albeit rather clumsily, is that there is another element, tolerance, which is often overlooked and is not always so easy to come to terms with when different cultures interface.
As far as respect is concerned I know the problems only too well - my wife came to this country at the age of 12 from Burma and still recalls the signs 'No blacks, no Irish no dogs' when looking for accommodation. It wasn't easy for either of us in the early days - thankfully these days there is more acceptance.
So true, but difficult to respect a person who believes you are not worthy of walking the planet because he/she has been indoctrinated with such rubbish from birth. Otherwise i totally agree.
Very true da, it is always the 'elders' that impose their own beliefs on the children.
Great write, GF!
Thank you Christina, much appreciated.
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