We aren't so different

"We aren't so different, you and I"

With her friend at her side she peered into the sky

"Though your skin is dark and mine is light,

We both eat, we both drink, we both sleep at night.

Maybe you look a bit different from me

But more alike than different don't you see?

We have eyes, a nose, mouth and ears,

Inside we both have joys, and both have fears."

She looked at her friend who nodded to agree

"We aren't so different, yes I see."

Then was a silence between the two

"Why can't others see this as we do?"

No matter their color the two girls were friends

With no prejudice between them they joined hands

If only the world would take a cue

And love one another as children do

Author's Note

All opinions welcome

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Yes how true are these thoughts to ponder and one can ask why does such child innocence grow into evil, terrible hatred filled souls. A great write with a potent message on why do people meander off the path

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much! It is a shame that we leave this world without the childlike love with which we came

[PonoEllis]

nice, a great message indeed which speaks thy truth, couldn't agree more

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much Pono!

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Nice write SP. You have captured the true innocence we are all born with but all too often lose because of how we are taught. "If only the world would take a cue" indeed, what a wonderful place this world would be.

[Death's Poet]

Isn't it a shame that so often society takes the most beautiful parts of innocence and turns them into hate? Well at any rate, if at least a few of us will try to show that we are all human and all deserve the same respect, maybe we can help change things, even just a little

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Change comes one small step at a time and no matter how small that step can have very positive outcomes. For example, look at the pay-it-forward model.

[Lord Vanilly]

this is pretty amazing. Beautiful from top to bottom. Awesome piece.

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it

[Abilash Uttama]

such a wonderful piece, look beyond color and skin we all are humans. Amazing work!

[Death's Poet]

Thank you!!! It means alot that people appreciate my work