Friend Request

if hate
predjudice and exclusion

are significant parts of
your vocabulary

then we don’t
speak the same language

if you think your way is right
and everyone else is a wrong

if you believe what others say
without questioning and without evidence

if you refuse to consider
both sides of an argument

then we’re definitely
not on the same page

if unconditional love
forgiveness and inclusion

are significant parts of
your vocabulary

then we
speak the same language

if you engage and embrace diversity
believe most people are good and kind

if you listen and understand before joining
you change your mind when information is compelling

if you are brave enough
to swim against the current

then let’s be friends

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