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Apples and Oranges |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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It all comes down to basic commodities different ethnic groups travel 7 seas when newcomers land, bushels of fruit we collect, a new mix of produce meets unwelcomed circumspect. We choose our produce at the stand and turn the apples in our hand look for a bad spots to meet open eyes, can't welcome foreigners with nasty sties. populations come and go, yet fruit markets stay hold man's fortune in our hands, rudely play? when foreigners are accepted in this land, we collect experience enter vast riches of human resources, to harbour rancor is expedient. when you lift an orange and examine it think of the rancor that you hold expedient; you can toss away a bad fruit and pick another it's a little different when tolerance goes asunder. |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
I totally agree! Diversity deepens a persons perspective and allows growth. I have a child who is different and has been the greatest learning experience of my life. Lessons come from not only different races, but from diferent walks of life. Great write!  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I would walk in your mocassins...if just to know your mind... good write, Sir... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Great imagery in this one, Martin...but the thought of all of those fruits made me hungry and now I am munching on an apple.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! Ooohhhhh...this is a very powerful message, sweet friend, I believe that those who are unique and love themselves for who they are will always find much wisdom and joy and with their knowledge they can teach others so so much! (big hugggssssss) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is excellent! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martin, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Amusemi, I appreciate your extension on the fact that its not just races that we can learn things from but different social groups within a population. Would if I could finish a degree in social sciences today |
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