I wrote this short little poem today, to cope with the angst I’ve been feeling amid all of the political/religious judgment going on lately in the media.
“To love” is a command we all know well,
The greatest commandment that Jesus did tell.
But, “to love” doesn’t always mean “to condone”
Or take the philosophy “to each his own.”
Just because I believe dif’rently from you
Doesn’t mean that I’m condemning you for your view.
Even as you hold your values so dear,
So, I have mine, too, from which I don’t veer.
So, please understand, I’ve no ill will in my heart,
Just because our opinions & views may depart.
If you decide that I loathe you ‘cause we disagree
Then, my friend, that’s on you, and not on me.