Culture is a big part of my life. I have always been curious about cultures other than my own. This poem is about how I feel people should react to culture.

Culture… it’s something we are around daily. Some are misunderstood, others are looked down upon because of the past they’ve created. Is this mentality correct, or is it a behavior that is passed down from generation to generation? To me, culture should be celebrated always. Not just during certain months, but always. A love for cultures is what keeps us connected as people of the earth. Without culture and diversity, we would be the same and life would be boring. I don’t mean to be cliche, but I’m tired of people acting like their culture is the only one that exists in the world. I’m not asking for people to make a radical change, but a simple one. Take time to become knowledgeable about other cultures through the things that connect us. I know that sounds scary, but coming out of the “shell of Ordinary” makes you a brave, courageous individual. Take it from me, you will learn a lot and have a better understanding of why people do what they do. Have fun!

Culture will never go away for as long as human civilization will be on Earth. We have to learn to get along with others or be our own downfall. We can all learn from one another through our beliefs, ideals, and customs.