Building Bridges

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.