Tolerance Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Current day tolerance
is more resisting violence
combating exploitation
sacrificing self orientation
current day tolerance
is waging war for peace
contenting with existence
attaining satisfaction
Current day tolerance
is living amidst pollution
of both environment and emotions
of air, water and earth
Current day tolerance
is curtailing the evil in all forms
curbing all bad thoughts
from every young minds
Current day tolerance
is shouldering responsibility
makes every sacrifice possibility
Talking in terms of 'we' than I
based on trust and good faith
filled with immense love
for all human beings
and nothing more and nothing else


Dated: 2 October 2001