The power of disagreement....

The power of disagreement

It seems like a paradox

For we all want those

Who are quick to agree with us

Nevertheless there is

Something to be gained

By listening to those who disdain

Those who disagree with you

Those who think differently too

Many are they who are not

Perfectly in agree with you

However from them we can learn too

Everybody has something to offer

Therefore don't treat dissidents like a pauper

When they seemingly rain on your parade

Pop your balloon and vain charade

Harness yourself and refrain from a tirade

Not everyone you disagree with should you degrade

Take revelation and translate it into manifestation

Be your personal best and embrace transformation

As you go from glory to glory

Strength to strength

Grace to grace

Faith to faith

Don't take people of another ideological orbit

And defiantly spit in their face

Show some social grace

Disagree if you must

But don't violate their trust

Disagree without being disagreeable

Build bridges at least relational

For all are learning

The learning curve can be steep

Be polite therefore and not a creep

In so doing others will hear

When it is your time to speak

Thereby you shall be able to go deep

Taking people into new horizons of knowledge

Elaborating on your personal experience

Understanding shall increase as will tolerance

Together harmoniously relationally

Unity shall be achieved

Despite the differences in how you believe

The door for constructive dialogue

Shall mightily be opened

Information will flow through freely

The power of disagreement

Will bless you mightily

As you listen wholeheartedly

Carry yourself respectfully

Uphold every person's dignity

And interact with opponents wisely.




--Paul Davis