Tripping, traipsing
happily, blissfully unawares
of perceived dangers
lurking out there.
But what is dangerous
to him or her
may not be dangerous
to me, I’m sure.
Why should I change
to what you preach?
Does some demon await
for a tasty treat?
To eat me whole
if I don’t
cleanse my soul?
Here are words of wisdom
to hear and believe,
my mind is my own,
and I choose to keep
my thoughts and ideals,
my spiritual beliefs.
If you do not agree
that is your choice.
I will not harass,
pester or beat
until you relent,
fall on your knees,
repent.
So I will continue on my way,
for life is too short
and it’s time to play.
~ © Heidi Barnes
To See What I See 
I like this very much. Too often there is presumption of common belief. Frankly, it make me uncomfortable and sometimes I wonder how genuine some others’ beliefs truly are or if they are just some rote response to a life-long tradition. (Since, on daily basis they do not appear to be living their faith through their actions toward others).
Or they are so conservative they can’t see past there own beliefs or angst to realize not everyone is the same and that is okay.
Yeah that’s right! Check out Kellie Elmore’s FWF image prompt today. It might intrigue you. I know its stirring some things up for me!