I wrote this on July 8, 2020; the words whispered in my ear like much of my poetry, but this one came through like a soft warning. The words felt personal yet worldly; a call to peace that has now become so much louder. I would love to know your thoughts and feelings.
FEAR
The past a path to our future
True understanding an illiteracy
One freedom makes us great
Another is a shame to be corrected
But using one freedom to fight another
Is a mistake that causes different handcuffs
My perspective is not your belief
Your life truly unknown to me
Empathy is not ignorance
Hate is not free speech
Differences of opinion
Love and Respect for each
I have no hate
Your persecution silences me
My world no longer free
And yours neither will be