funny how we see little kids playing together...all of them, not a care in the world and not a prejudiced bone in their bodies...then they grow up and learn it---from those who came before...we seem to have come so far since the 60's in some ways and yet not far at all...still the same old thought process...and your poem speaks to that concept...we are all different, especially those who have phobias against the others who are. I see the "born blind" more as born blind of the differences and then the eye sight and heart sight improves...in a bad way...and then we see the differences and focus too much on them...in a negative way...
j.
Posted 8 Years Ago
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8 Years Ago
thank you for your insightful reading of this one jacob ..spot on! i can relate to your inferences a.. read morethank you for your insightful reading of this one jacob ..spot on! i can relate to your inferences about the 60's ..i thought the same thing ..i must say that Holder and Obama did all they could to separate a divide i never saw .. i place a lot of it on their shoulders and other Dems trying to whip up the "base" ... so sad .. so false .. we will always have pockets of hate and fear that translate into a race/religion issue .. i believe that true love and prayer is keeping it small ;}
E.
Blood, sure it's all red.
You would think with the short span we have in life, you wouldn't have time for racism.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
yes sir ..yes yes yes!! one would think .. but far too many don't :(( thank you for the visit Paul ... read moreyes sir ..yes yes yes!! one would think .. but far too many don't :(( thank you for the visit Paul .. much appreciate you taking time and commenting
e.
yep! thats it in a nutshell .. or maybe we should say nuthouse ;) thanks for reading and commenting .. read moreyep! thats it in a nutshell .. or maybe we should say nuthouse ;) thanks for reading and commenting Pryde ... love and peace!
E.
This is interesting, but I must say I did get caught in the words 'Born Blind' ... hmm I wonder ... we ae born one moment and in that moment, that tiniest slice of infinite now, we are free, not only free, but we are wide awake to the cradle of love offered by the universe.
But not for long....
For then we are predisposed of conditioning from every direction north, south, east, and west, the conditioning is so much it actually CAN BLIND US!!!
I honestly don't think we are born blind, I do think our parents and families, the society we reside, the news that we watch, the communities in which we hang, the type of language we speak (including love), all have a direct influence on the people we become.
From what I have observed racism is passed down through generations ... hate is something people hold in their hearts not realising that they gift it unnecessarily to everyone in their presence. Racism stems from other living breathing souls who themselves have been taught to be xenophobic ... taught!
No we are not Born Blind - in fact when we are born - for that tiny fraction of space and time it is really only the real freedom most will ever know.
Racism is a gift, whether you choose to accept it or not is your FREEDOM of choice.
As you can see I got stuck right there on Born Blind ... Ha!
I do however enjoy the succinctness of this piece, I can learn from that X
Posted 8 Years Ago
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8 Years Ago
KW!! love your thoughts ..and responses .. physically we don't see much when born .. but that is bes.. read moreKW!! love your thoughts ..and responses .. physically we don't see much when born .. but that is besides the point right?! your perspectives on racism as a gift are pretty unique i must say ..certainly we choose it ..and most certainly we are taught it and have it re-enforced ... likewise freedom from racist thought and the hate that does accompany it is also our free choice ...at birth we are a clean slate ..blind to most everything ...its the writing on that slate that gives us all our troubles and joys for sure ..really appreciate the time and thought you put into the born blind line ...to have engaged your beautiful mind is great success in me own noodle ;)
E.
e.
This is powerfully written for so few words. I really like how you have applied a concrete form of separation. Racism only further divides.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
yes it does and its so gratifying you point that out ... thanks for the visit Witty .. i will be sto.. read moreyes it does and its so gratifying you point that out ... thanks for the visit Witty .. i will be stopping by soon
E.
Standing up and giving you cheers with an ovation!!!! Yes, we are all different, but we all are human! Acceptance is so important. Loved this!!!!! Lydi**
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
wow .. i accept that and am taking a grateful bow :)))))))) thank you so much Lydia ...for your kind.. read morewow .. i accept that and am taking a grateful bow :)))))))) thank you so much Lydia ...for your kind and very encouraging comments ..love to ya!
E.
So few words skillfully power-packed. Amazing for someone who's always blathering.
Kidding, it's write as rain. ;)
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
ahahahaha ...yes ..i confess to my penchant for the blather :)))) thanks for taking time Paloma .. g.. read moreahahahaha ...yes ..i confess to my penchant for the blather :)))) thanks for taking time Paloma .. glad you it speaks to you
E.
A big message in so few words! This would make a great tee shirt. Really, I would buy one. This is your new enterprise! Waking up too early, I pick a winner to read. Lucky me!
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
great to see you on my streets of cobble stones ;) i was also up pretty early yesterday .. my younge.. read moregreat to see you on my streets of cobble stones ;) i was also up pretty early yesterday .. my younger daughter is into home screening ..i should shoot it past her ..great idea :) your comments give a blessed encouragement .. thank you
E.
Those last three words say it all as far as I'm concerned.
We are all equally different from one another.
Super powerful message delivered in a super compact poem.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
yes! i don't know why it is so angsty for some ...our shared differences (peaceful) are the spices a.. read moreyes! i don't know why it is so angsty for some ...our shared differences (peaceful) are the spices and forest flora of life ...thank you very much Papaya .. for reading and sharing your thoughts
E.
Powerful message!
Racism needs to be a thing of the past,
love is the key:)
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
good to see you here Jamestown! thank you! i would have to agree ..i believe if we love God first .... read moregood to see you here Jamestown! thank you! i would have to agree ..i believe if we love God first ..we begin to love ourselves ..and then we can love others as well .. and bless you too sir!
E.
I love it ! Blood is the same color in every thing...you're awesome E :)
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
thanks lynn .. your reviews mean a lot to me ... yep ..blood is blood! no denying it ..though we try.. read morethanks lynn .. your reviews mean a lot to me ... yep ..blood is blood! no denying it ..though we try to sometimes don't we?! :{
E.
This morning as I began to log in to WC, it occurred to me what an inspiring and comfortable place this has become for me.
There are so many talented people sharing, encouraging, teaching and learni.. more..
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