Intolerance in Society (Double Etheree)

by Sylvia   Dec 1, 2008


Hate.
Vicious.
Racism.
Intolerance.
Discrimination.
A scourge of prejudice,
preconceived judgments we make.
Ugly words, hurled and spewed today,
with wrath, will not end this ugliness.
Words, scar the soul of innocent victims.

Raise your voice, speak out to society,
enough of this hateful behavior.
Embrace people with compassion.
Do not speak words that will wound.
Open your arms and mind.
Change humanity,
remove the scourge.
Tolerance.
Respect.
Love.

Copyright © 2008 Sylvia All Rights Reserved
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Etheree consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Get creative and write an Etheree with more than one verse, but follow suit with an inverted syllable count.

Reversed Etheree: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Double Etheree: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
...Triple Etheree, Quadruple Etheree, and so on!
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  • 15 years ago

    by Ingrid

    A big amen to that, Silvia!
    I could not have said it better myself!

    Hugs,

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 15 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Well said!! Society has to change and learn
    to embrace new cultures and their people
    instead of growing hatred. Excellent work..take care.

  • 15 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    Very unique and it sure gives off a good message. What wise words you have written, great work, and nice format you placed it in. I'll have to try that sometime, 5/5 from me. Keep writing, take care...

  • 15 years ago

    by Grant Gilbert AKA Slash

    Well done thats a difficult form, you did an excellent job and still managed to carry across a sound message

    Grant

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