Skin Deep

Rose's are Red
Violets are blue
Crimson is the
  colour of blood
All in a symphony
  of love
Skin colour is only
   skin deep
White, dark, ebony brown
   skin colours
Ebony black is dominant
While white is recessive
Running only skin deep
Crimson is still the
   colour of blood.
 (Written January, 2026)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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