We are all the same

I was at a lecture yesterday, it set me thinking deeply about what was going on in the world today.

The Lord said "We are all the same,"
A word with a terrible history "Prejudice"
And, I know, this is true
So much hurt from uncaring, unthinking actions
In our modern society,of free-spoken language
The power of words, the power of language
Hearts beat, around the world
Like mine, and yours
Our feelings are the same who wherever we are
Like mine and yours
So never underestimated the power of words
Often used to abuse, oppress, and subdue
They can be used to make mighty swords
I often wonder what is happening to this world of ours
Why can't we all take notice
I'd like to say I do, and maybe other do too

Prejudice

Why can't we find respect and trust
To help others along the way
I think we are all entitled
To do as others do
We've seen the way people are treated
And I feel for you
I've often asked myself, "Why is there so much prejudice?"
Because our skin is not the same
Or what creed we follow
Or who we are, man or woman
Husband or wife
I often ask "Why can't we just hold hands?"
And call each other by name

Author's Note

It happens wherever we are or even behind closed doors. A subject hard to put into words

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Why can't we all just be friends? Ah, the question that will never really be answered. Words are mighty and can help, but actions are what counts when it comes to combatting prejudice and hatred. A bit of a rose colored glass Utopian view expressed here, but beautifully written. Lydi**

[B.J]

I know I tackled a heady topic and tried to do it delicately, thank you so much for your comment. I just hope one day there will be peace in all circles around the world no matter who we are or where we are.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes .. the power of words and the pen are mighty indeed .. the Bible speaks many times of the power of the spoken word ..
“He spoke, and it was done, He commanded, and it stood fast” (Ps. 33:9).

hurtful things that spring out of our mouths in an instant can destroy lifetimes .. again from the Bible
in James chapter 3 the tongue is described as a small part of our body but powerful like the rudder on a ship .. it directs the whole body and is a constant battle to subdue it ..

sorry .. i don't mean to sound preachy .. :) your message is one we all need to be reminded of .. constantly .. thank you for sharing this .. and i agree .. in light of world events these days it needs to be discussed and put into practice
E.

[B.J]

I don't mind the preaching, I was at a lecture on Thursday listening to people talk on the work they have done as missionaries in different countries. I live in a small country town a rural section. It really hit home and opened my eyes outside of what we here on the news. I live through 35 yrs of D.V. I could associate with that side of it and it was only the small country gathering thought bought me out into a new world. I just hope one day we can all live in peace. World war 1 was spored to be the war to end all wars.

[Sami Khalil]

In our uniqueness, we do share a lot of things. We should find the respect and trust as you state for each other. Excellent...:).........

[B.J]

Thank you, I know I tackled a tough subject just hope I did it delicately

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)..........

[icelandicblue]

I think you've asked good questions. It is insidious based on insecurity I think. Heady subject you've tackled here.

[B.J]

Thank you so much for your comment. It was a Heady subject tackled, just something I've had on my mind a lot lately. Both here in Australia and around the world