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Since God Made Us All - Repost

Human rights are everyone’s rights
Regardless of nationality, race, sex, or creed,
Since they are God-given the moment we are born
It is essential we honor them with all due speed
To be prejudiced toward another human being
Is a violation of God’s holy law,
Since God made us all! 

Human rights are the greatest gift
Bestowed upon human beings of all races and creeds,
And we all need to be mindful of our brotherhood
Especially since all of us have the same essential needs
To experience love, peace, joy, and acceptance
Is commanded by God’s holy law
Since God made us all! 

Human rights are basic to the good life
Wherever we find ourselves living on this earth,
And knowing we are all the products of our ancestors
We must accept that everyone is special from birth
All our faith traditions teach us that we are created
To obey God’s holy law,
Since God made us all! 

Reposed May 16, 2022
 
SECOND PLACE WINNER
written December 4, 2021
especially for "Human Rights" poetry contest
sponsored by Robert James Liguori

HONORABLE MENTION
"A Christian Poem in Rhyme" poetry contest
All Poetry - December 27, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Bill Baker Date: 5/16/2022 4:47:00 PM Congrats on the 2nd place finish with this one, Milt. I like the wisdom of your chosen words, and the repeat at the end of each verse. Have a great week my friend! Bill Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/16/2022 6:57:00 PM Thanks so much, Bill. This is a poem I had a great deal of intensity composing. I loved the way the refrain played out, though. You have a great week, too.

Valsa George Date: 5/16/2022 6:09:00 AM A beautiful poem affirming the fact that we are all children of God and hence having equal rights and privileges and the holders of great dignity! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/16/2022 7:49:00 AM Thanks so much for your affirming and thoughtful comment, Valsa.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/16/2022 12:49:00 AM We really have to embrace this poem! "We must accept that everyone is special from birth" Anyway, I do! Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 5/16/2022 7:50:00 AM You are so right, Caren. I felt inspired to write this poem and I am hoping that this re-run will expose it to many more people. We all need this message. Thank you!