PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

In the name of tolerance


Who decided that we the Church HAve been SO oppressive So bigoted, So wrong That now, we are always wrong? Who decided that the Bride Was so bad, so wild So broken That we aren't worth hearing? Who decided we spent so long Not listening to others That we no longer get a say? Who judges that judge who judged wrong? If a Catholic midwife REfuses to assist an abortion Why to "pro-choice" people call her intolerant? If they are so pro-"choice" Shouldn't her voice matter? If a YMCA decides That a transgendered man Walking naked in the GIRLS shower room Where girls as young as six can see Is wrong, Who in the state can call them intolerant? Shouldn't justice be done for the children? Shouldn't their eyes be protected a little longer? If parents decide, they don't like Their children being taught About same sex couples IN SCHOOL, Who in the school board decides That these parents don't have a right In their own childs schooling? Are we bigots Are we haters Are we fanatics All? If we choose to teach our children Differently Than the way you teach yours? If we tried to tell you you were wrong Dear God watch bullets fly! But you can claim we are intolerant If we try to do what we know to be right! You want the love to spread, You want understanding to be known But all you want is YOUR side of the story To push Christ out of school Out of home Out of HISTORY. If you can tell a child Its alright to have two moms, Two dads Why can't you tell the same child That God exists, and is real. Why is YOUR voice the only one worth hearing Why is what YOU say more important? Why in the name of tolerance Are you not tolerating US?
©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

TruthTellerVi

I want to write good poetry, lyrical powerful poetry about God. So whatever I write that is lyrical, powerful and moving--Does NOT come from me, but from Him. I take no credit other than that my fingers typed it.

View all poems →

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Log in to leave a comment.