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The Color of Skin
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The Color of Skin |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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The Color of Skin < !signature-->By: Amy M. Kennedy The color of skin, can make even grown man stand in fear A child not knowing what color she is, wipes away a tear Color of skin plays such an important role, and determines who we are When aren't we all God's children, each of us born a shining star We tear each other down, calling each other names Each of us isn't that different, we're really all the same I think of color as God getting creative with a paint brush He took his time and made us each special, didn't want to rush Each of us has a heart and soul, that makes us each unique It's time we all got up, and stood up and speak Life is so short, we fight over such rediculous things Hurting one another with our words, never can take them back again Color of skin, dictates lives, it controls so much Children taught to fear another person's very touch For if they aren't like us, must be something wrong with them Don't matter that they might be nice, or could turn our to be our friend We teach our children to hate, it can be seen everyday On the playground, on the job, its seen in every way In a perfect world people would be just people, and skin wouldnt have such power Our love for one another would bloom like a rose, or some other beautiful flower This world will never be perfect, that's too hard you see But perhaps one day, we'll find a way to live in harmony ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ [This message has been edited by Aimster (edited 03-17-2000).] |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was beautiful Amy...the world is full of this kind of pain, it's those of us who love only for love that make a difference, and I LOVED this one!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Aimster, I loved this too, beautiful and meaningful. And so beautifully written.  What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Amy~ This screams to be heard by the very people that don't have the ability to absorb ... much less understand it. Sadly, your words are too real. Wonderfully done, my dear. In the perfect world,that does not exist, there is room for all shapes, colors and sizes. I want to be among the ones who are counted when the 'perfect world' materializes. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Color of skin, dictates lives, it controls so much Children taught to fear another person's very touch For if they aren't like us, must be something wrong with them Don't matter that they might be nice, or could turn our to be our friend --------- AMY-GIRL... you have NO idea how this poem made me smile and glow...for reasons you couldnt know--you have touched my soul with this poem of understanding and acceptance... as I have said before...you are sunshine sweets.....SUNSHINE!!!!! love ya, jm  Now for me some words come easy But I know that they don't mean that much Compared with the things that are said when lovers touch You never knew what I loved in you I don't know what you loved in me Maybe the picture of somebody you were hoping I might be jackson browne |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent message! When human beings can be colorblind to the color of a person's skin, the world will be a better place. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Amy: Very well said... HUGS I love the way I look in your eyes, I'm just me tho'... We are all works in progress, no? |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Amy...nice poem. I have found when it comes to skin, I am color blind. Too bad I can't say that for most people  |
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