Word.

A short based on social media, the news, modern day and our past. As humans we seem to tolerate too much these days. Just seeing something and never really reacting to it.

Difference should be an innocence.

Our essence should be peace

Our existence should be bliss

Our differences shouldn’t hold the weight of the world

The weight of how we should be treated.

Difference shouldn’t be a punishment

We’re art.

God’s art - flaws and all

Art

Creation

Beautiful even when we’re ugly

Kindness shouldn’t be hard

It should be instinct

Respect should be mutual

Tolerance and respect isn’t the same thing.

Too much tolerance today.

Tolerating the man made hate and mistakes.

All of which is unnecessary.

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Tolerating the lives lost.

Almost with no mercy.

Almost with no hesitation.

Almost with no remorse.

A moment's pause 

To think selfishly of one's actions.

And of the consequences of what would happen to “me”.

But not of the life that’s lost. 

That’s it. Tolerance.

Too much and too little.

Author's Note

Ignore the genre..I wasn't really sure where to put this one. It's a mixture of everything from psychology, political or even environmental. This is subtle but it is a calling to pay attention to what is going on around us and actually take action to better our futures. From climate change to police brutality. Literally everything.

Reviews

[Apollos]

I like meditating on the idea that “tolerance and respect isn’t the same thing. Too much tolerance today.”

I agree that respect is the ideal but I rather have tolerance rather than the open animosity I view people communicating in the public square and on social media.
I’d say there is too much condemnation we engage in this “Cancel Culture”.

But you do address that with the lines: “Almost with no mercy.
Almost with no hesistation.
Almost with no remorse.”

Love the convicting ending that calls out only seeing actions through only the lens of consequences affecting self and not how it will affect others.

Great job!

[Nefertiti Virtudes Ahmes]

Thank you very much for your kind words and review!!!

I love your interpretation and comments. I will agree with you on the animosity we see today. Social media is creating a lot of stir and confusion...but I personally think that’s why it’s there. To shield of from the truth and hold our minds captive in their calculated confusion.

[Apollos]

I would hold off on being too skeptical of the platform itself. I will agree there is voices on said platforms that want to stir and create confusion.

Truth can be found on a platform but you just have to be listening to constructive voices to acquire the "full picture" on an issue.
Reality is key. Sensationalism is the enemy.
Because look at us conversing back and forth pleasantly on a "platform" by which to communicate.

You have won my respect quickly.
I look forward to checking out any future writings you create.

[Nefertiti Virtudes Ahmes]

I agree. There is always truth...but that is also the sad beauty of intelligence. A lie always holds the essence of truth.

Haha, your point is noted. However, any controversy here is welcomed with open minds. Also, thank you! Same to you Apollos!

[JR]

Differences shouldn't tear us apart, but they sure seem to right now. Kindness should be the default, but for some reason, we seem to be moving away from that. This is a good reminder that tolerance has two edges.

[Nefertiti Virtudes Ahmes]

Thanks JR for your review!! Very nice interpretation. Tolerance is indeed a double edged sword. Sometimes we tend to get lost in its beauty and comfort.