Understanding

[Alaskanpoet]

Understanding
Understanding like tolerance is a two way street
One direction only and any understanding is doomed to defeat
The mind shuts down, the ears slam shut and the heart turns to stone
Any chance to meet halfway is quickly lost in an intolerant combat zone
Understand me and I can then understand you
Rational discourse follows and defaming eschews
We humans have the intellect to learn and by others and experience be taught
Blessed with intellect to process opposing or contrary emotions and thoughts
All of which like a hard drive crash is quickly erased and disappears
When a my way or the highway suddenly appears
Tolerance of other views and understanding go hand in hand
A unifying, needed nectar for members of this growing human band
© 2015 the Alaskanpoet

[Guest]

Understanding and tolerance have never meant complete agreement; but rather a freedom to think independently, allowing others to do the same. I like this.