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Intolerance
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Intolerance |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA 
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Isn’t there room at all Even those With no clear cut call Can’t we disagree And still be free To talk some more To love and not get thrown out the door Why must I believe Exactly the way you do We could do so much to relieve If you would just give me the nod To believe the way I do is not odd But to let me have the room to stew Why is it so hard for you To let me ponder Are you afraid I will wander Does it threaten you for me to wonder Is this what forces you to plunder All of us who see with a different slant Why tell me I can’t I think there is room For more thoughts and beliefs Your approach feels like a tomb Come on get some relief Let’s find out what tolerance does Why - you might just experience real love |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (big hugggssssss) Oh Paul, I know just how you feel, I believe tolerance is a very strong part of true love for if we have the heart to listen and play by ear, then both feel comfortable and can understand each other more! (smiles) This is wonderful wisdom, sweet friend, I am a huge fan of your gorgeous words, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Paul, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul Life would be lots better if we could all be tolerant of other points of view. It is what makes life interesting, afterall...diversity. Enjoyed your view here in this poem...you have an attitude I admire. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Can’t we disagree And still be free To talk some more To love and not get thrown out the door I think we should all think like this, Paul... If we did, the world would be a far better place.  ~ hugs of agreementLyra |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Well said. The sharing of so many views could only benefit. Great thoughts. ThisDiamond |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Just got back into PiP this afternoon Paul. THIS is very well done and much enjoyed. ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
sure does take two for this!!! (that's why I stayed single sooo long...)  you ring true here Paul...the worst thing is when you are not free to have your own ideals in peace... enjoyed this! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Paul, I agree in every way. Good work. Sandra |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
The Good Knight appealing to lady upon balcony offering a moments gift to last a lifetime Fascinating inter-rhymes and rhythms, Paul. Difficult subject presented with aplomb and grace. jeff |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
thanks to you all for your insights and wonderful comments to my poem - I appreciate it VERY much - Paul |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Goodknight - tolerance at times seems to be fleeing. But you have brought the words to light of just getting along. Wonderful write... BC |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
tolerance and apathy have such a fine line between them which one is most likely a product of love? Oooh, wow, I opened a whole can of them, that time.  Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
So many real questions.....The title is certainly appropriate for this poem... |
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