Black and White Gorillas

Barbara Pollard

A black gorilla and white gorilla, sittin’ under a tree. Every day they would sit here and debate. Based on fur — each one felt superior.

“The structure of my society is superior,” said the white gorilla.

“But I’m the original man!” said the black gorilla.

They began beating their chests at one another to show their superiority. Until a sound in the bushes made them curious and alert. They looked at each other.

“Did you hear that?” asked one gorilla.

“Yeah!” said the other.

Together they moved over to the bushes to check it out. Then a zebra popped his head out from behind the bushes!

“Man, what’s all this black and white stuff about?!” the zebra exclaimed. “I’m black AND white. And you’re both gorillas.”

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The Joy of Tolerance

Respecting others who are as different from you as you are from others, will make your heart smile.

Building and establishing a stronger level of acceptance will make you grow and feel stronger, which will make your heart smile.

The freedom you receive from letting others be free will make you heart smile.

So be tolerant, open-minded, open-hearted, respectful, and accepting. Make everybody’s heart smith!!!

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