Joanna Daniel Poet Rhyme

Defy Race Divide

We are born in the same way,
Then why this disparity?
Race, sex, caste - stop such melee,
Spread love, peace and charity,

I have red blood, so do you,
Then aren't we equal, brother?
Give respect where it is due,
Let us honour each other,

I'm human with the same needs
like you, friend.  Think about it,
Race discrimination leads
to unnecessary split,

What if there was a divide,
Based on the colour of eyes?
An idea sure cockeyed,
It wouldn't be considered wise

What 'bout the colour of hair?
Dark-haired people, if deemed great,
Do you think it would be fair
to light-haired to bear that hate?

Then why does hued skin matter?
We are the same before God,
These man-made walls must shatter
in truth, not just on record,

Let's not stoop to violence,
Stifling cries of "I can't breathe",
Such voices none can silence,
Their blood from the ground will seethe,

There comes a day of judgement,
When we'll stand before God's throne,
All nod their acknowledgement,
That it'll be 'no divide zone'.


07.04.2021



For Unseeking seeker's "The way we look" contest

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Christuraj Alex January 10, 2023 at 9:43 PM "Race discrimination leads to unnecessary split", "There comes a day of judgement, When we'll stand before God's throne" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Ann Peck January 10, 2023 at 4:16 PM Great poem, Jo! It needs to be heard by those who divide us. Congratulations on your win!

Kim Rodrigues July 22, 2021 at 3:50 AM Very nice! Congratulations, Jo!

Rama Balasubramanian July 21, 2021 at 11:43 PM Congratulations

Christuraj Alex July 21, 2021 at 11:06 PM If the color of the eyes of hair does not matter, why should the color of the skin? Beautiful questions as well as messages. Congratulations!

Gershon Wolf July 6, 2021 at 5:27 PM I like that idea about dark vs light hair. Seems like a more sensible way to divide the world to me. Just kidding, of course. The hair split puts the silliness of the race division in proper perspective. Superb contest entry, Jo. ~ Gershon5

Sotto Poet July 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM Wonderfully Written Anthony, You were able to put your finger on something fundamental about humanity. Our fate may be eternal life depend on the outcome of your verdict. It is our choice since we are the ones who determine how we behave. Many individuals say one thing, and then they go in the other direction—best wishes for the contest.

Victor Buhagiar July 4, 2021 at 7:49 AM You captured an important aspect of humanity. Judgement can take you to heaven or hell. It is our choice because it is how we behave that counts. Unfortunately many say one thing and do just the opposite. HUgs.

Rama Balasubramanian July 4, 2021 at 4:13 AM Even I believe on the day of judgement we have to account for our sins. All are same in eyes of God. All the best for contest