To Understand The Concept. Poem by Sandra Kavanagh Josefsson

To understand the concept
when someone gives their opinion,
you do not have to agree,
but you can respect it,
and try not to correct it.
But all are entitled to have one
including me.

You don't need to get angry.
You don't need to stew.
Just listen and try and understand
the others point of view.
It does not mean you have to
change your opinion.
It does not mean the other cannot say what they wish.
Let people speak.
Let people dish.

So many are afraid to say how they feel.
Others always shut them down.
Let people talk,
everyone has the right to deal.
Everyone belongs to their own town.

Verse. Sandra Kavanagh (c) .