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Why do they do it?

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I find my heart aching and sad
when others are hurtful and cruel
I don't understand why they do it
Myself, I consider them fools.

Different shades of skin;
red,yellow,black and white
Different colored hair;
pink, blond or black as night.

You speak with an accent that proves
your native home, is a foreign land
and why others feel the need to laugh when you speak
is beyond my mind to understand.

Your car or your clothes may tell me
that money is not what you have
but you do have a mind, heart and soul
a sweet smile and oh, what a laugh.

These are those who are different
in the way that they walk, talk and learn
but down underneath are people,
and acceptance is all that they yearn.

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  • ea silver member
    September 10

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    This is an important sentiment. I also never related to the ones who feel the need to do this and used to defend anyone in their line of fire. *sigh* Acceptance is learned, as well as yearned for -


  • YoureNoGoodForMe silver member
    August 20

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    -Different shades of skin;
    red,yellow,black and white
    Different colors of hair;
    pink, blond or black as night.
    ...

    Def. my favorrrite part. It was so well written, and I loved how the rhyming wasn't forced at all. I love how you wrote this;; from a point of view from someone who sees what's going on in the world. Acceptance. Hah. Isn't that what we all want. You wrote such beauty in your worlds. ♥

  • DarkRomantic113
    August 18

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    This poem was incredible. I think you should look into publishing. Work like this deserves publicity. You have so much to give to the world.


  • Lowercase Prelude gold member
    July 21
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    honesty is the best policy and this was an honest write.
    true emotions were pouring from the page.

  • raggyann
    June 15
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    true and honest message here
  • Bob Fox
    June 8

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    I think

    As the world get smaller we will eventually have to face our demons. Life is not always fair and lust and greed abound as does materialistic nedds. But the heart can help build hope. well penned young poet


  • Swan song gold member
    May 31
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    A very enlightening stream of thought and a wonderful poem. Well done!!!!!!


  • Puppydog gold member
    May 31

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    VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    There sadly has always been hatred for those who are different from us and probably always will be but your words are so true, all are the same, all of us are human beings and are equal.

  • xxxbunnyxxx
    May 30
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    this is a beautiful poem
    great write
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