Conflicts can be painful and unnecessary. With everything that is happening in the world, I'm sure that you would agree.
Conflicts arise because everybody has different perspectives on an issue. Furthermore, all viewpoints are valid. Everyone is entitled to think what they do.
Meeting in the middle is a tricky endeavor. Getting someone to relinquish the perspective they value and aligns with their values is no easy task.
So, why do we need to build bridges? We need bridges to resolve conflicts. We need them to build relationships . Bridges help us to navigate differences between cultures, and most crucially, they promote peace.
Enjoy these senryus.
Bridges firm and sturdy
They join a broken path so
Misaligned, ruined
Bridges firm and sturdy
Join two hearts and minds
That cannot connect
Bridges firm and sturdy
Joining distant lands
Vibrant, colorful
Bridges firm and sturdy
With white, stone pillars
Where white doves can rest.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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