Black and White Trickle Verse

You are black

I am white

our color 

is only 

skin deep

If you are 

wounded 

you bleed red 

as do I

If you bring 

children into this 

world you celebrate 

as do I

When a loved 

one

leaves this world 

you mourn

as do I

For I know

as the end 

of days for me

I'll cry out 

"Lord Lord" 

as will you...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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July 3, 2016 at 1:17 AM
MICHAEL, enjoyed reading your poem, thank you for sharing your thoughts through words. *SKAT*
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October 24, 2013 at 7:12 AM
You are absolutely right regarding back and white skin.
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September 11, 2013 at 10:05 PM
I like this very much Michael,,, good night...Linda
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