Robin Davis Poet Rhyme

Differences We Shouldn'T See

I am here surrounded by
People of every shape and size
Skin color--disability
Why can't everybody see
We may be different from outside
Open your eyes, you will find
The similarities that we all share
Look closely--cause they are there
Red blood pumping through us all
Trying to stand, we sometimes fall
Fear anger and devotion
We can not hide these emotions
Hunger burns when we desire
Everybody has a fire
That grows from embers and ashes
Memories in our mind flashes
Recalling all sweet and bad times
Sometimes we can cross a line 
But loved ones bring us right back
When we are about to crack
Tears, disgust, terror and hate
Are feelings we can all create
Greed and negativity
Are two things that shouldn't be
Part of who some people are
Sometimes it just goes too far
Racism and bullying 
Two more hurtful ugly things
we need to try and delete
So everybody can defeat
The cruelty we can display
Are you hearing what I say
Knowing how alike we are
Should let us get very far
Uniting in joy and peace
This wrong view will stop and cease

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 30, 2018 at 8:36 PM Robin I so agree with your poem. Have a niceevening my friend. Robin Davis February 2, 2018 at 9:07 PM thank you so much for the great comment Have a good night Hugs

Eve Roper January 15, 2018 at 9:22 AM Enjoyed reading, Robin, we do need unity and peace.. Our feathers have and are being ruffled. Like sheep they are not watching the direction they are being led. If evil had an order would that make them detour their direction. Hugs Eve.. Belated Congratulations on Poem Of The Day Robin Davis January 15, 2018 at 10:51 PM Thank you for the congrats Glad you liked the poem

Jannie Breedt January 15, 2018 at 12:22 AM Hi Robin, how often have we been trying to reach that utopian dream. Greed and hate are such easy cop outs. We are so very very blind. To find virtue we have to really look , people are prejudiced and assume and generalise. No patience at all. Your work here is food for thought. To find the miracle of hope.we are the world!!! Robin Davis January 15, 2018 at 10:51 PM Thank you for reading and commenting Yes,we need to start acting civil toward each other

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2018 at 12:22 PM I can definitely relate to what you are saying and I agree. Being in an interracial marriage I have felt racism. Both my Chinese/Hawaiian husband and I have both felt it. His family was not happy at all that he married a Caucasian. We did not let that bother us and taught our children to embrace all races. Congratulations on having your wonderful poem honored for POTD Robin! : ) Robin Davis January 11, 2018 at 9:16 PM Glad you are teaching your children to see whats on the inside Sorry you had to go through that. I understand. I was picked on all my life for being the "good" girl and cause I wasn't pretty. Thanks for the congrats

Akkina Downing January 10, 2018 at 9:47 PM A beautiful message Robin, congratulation on potd... hugs and smiles :) Robin Davis January 11, 2018 at 9:13 PM Thank you so much for the nice comments. Glad you understood the message

Sunlite Wanter January 10, 2018 at 6:08 PM If we would just set examples especially to our children. Congratulations! Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 8:13 PM Thank you so much. I always try to teach my kids how to respect others and not be judgmental to anyone

Charlie Smith January 10, 2018 at 8:46 AM Well done Robin, congratulations for POTD honors... Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 9:04 AM thank you so much for the awesome comment

Alexis Y. January 10, 2018 at 7:42 AM Hi Robin, I hear you and I agree with this heartfelt write. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 9:03 AM Thanks so much for the awesome comment glad you understood the meaning of my poem

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2018 at 7:35 AM Congratulations on your poem of the day. Robin... Enjoyed reading your poetry. Always, Linda Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 9:02 AM Hi Linda. glad to see you again Thanks so much for the great comment Hugs and love

Arturo Michael January 10, 2018 at 7:26 AM A message of peace, unity, and love...A great poem indeed...Blessing to you Robin... Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 9:01 AM Thank you so much Hugs and love back to ya

James Swartz January 10, 2018 at 7:06 AM A great message in this wonderfully written poem! Congratulations on POTD! Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 9:01 AM Thank you so much for the great comment Just writing down how I feel

Silent One January 10, 2018 at 5:48 AM an excellent poem and excellent choice for POTD... Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 8:59 AM Thank you so much trying to get people to understand what was written

Anne-Lise Andresen January 10, 2018 at 4:39 AM - A great and true poem, Robin - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Robin Davis January 10, 2018 at 8:58 AM thank you very much Just speaking from the heart