It’s not as if we are asking for the moon
Something impossible, unheard of
Why can’t the so called “Modern humans”
“Advanced”, “Digital savvy” humans
Listen, pay attention to views, different from their own
Without getting annoyed, angry, uncomfortable, irritated?
An earlier generation solved many issues
By willing to talk, listen, being open to divergent views
By being respectful, constructive and inclusive
Today, people shout down views of opponents
Plan rebuttals, even before hearing them fully
use sarcasm, derogatory language
Requests during debates to be nice
not interrupt, not be sceptical, avoid side conversations
and acknowledge insights from others
Fall on deaf ears of anchor, participants!
Going forward, restoring civilized behaviour, a must
For handling, sorting out disputes
Living harmoniously with fellow beings
Wake up oh self- centered humans!
Get back to the basics, your original nature
Re learn to live, let live and share
eco system with all beings
the biotic- Plants, animals,
organisms
as also the abiotic- Rocks, other such forms of existence!
NB: This poem has been included in the anthology of Chennai Poetry Circle 2023 "Efflorescence".
I have just posted something on similar lines. Do check it out.
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DeleteYou are right.Not only that,tolerance is at it's nadir.
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