When we’re created, our hearts were pure,

But as we change, there is no cure?

Hearts started to fill with hatred,

For this… blood, many people shed.

Ending nature’s lives,

While mothers shed tears.

They did not realise,

It can be solved with ease.

If they knew what was tolerance?

They could’ve made mistakes, only once.

If their faith were strong?

They wouldn’t do much wrong.

If each accepted the other?

They wouldn’t have to bother.

If the world is at peace?

And everyone is at ease?

Then all tolerates,

And nobody hates.

We still have time,

To improve ourselves.

And know that tolerance,

Is the key to happiness.

About The Poet

Khadeejah bint Malik, is born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is homeschooled by her father since childhood and is actively involved in community and environmental programs. Her hobbies are reading, writing, drawing, calligraphy, and poetry. She is involved in regular activities and workshops as early as three years old.

She started memorising the holy Qur’an at an early age and so far she has completed memorising almost eighteen chapters out of thirty chapters.

She has written six poems relating to her family, her pet cat, and the world at large.

Her vision is to continue striving towards a peaceful world. Her mission is to promote education among the poor and needy as well as understanding different cultures and respect human values.