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Skin Does Not Define

How are we so different due to the colour of our skin We may differ on the outside but are all the same within We all breathe the same air Have dreams, wants and needs Have strength and weaknesses We bleed… All of us need love Experience pain and fear Know laughter and sadness Shed a tear We are individuals Outwardly not the same Are worthy and equal We all have a name We do not always understand others Or agree with what they do That’s what makes us different Creating US….me and you As long as we keep it simple Show respect, be fair, be kind No matter the colour of our skin Equality…..skin does not define!

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/20/2025 4:31:00 PM

Well, little birds get on well together. LO :)

Deb M
Date: 3/20/2025 5:08:00 PM

They do indeed sweet L.O!! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/8/2025 7:50:00 PM

Deb, I agree. However, there IS one big exception: ME! I get in my pants two legs at a time. LOL! ~ Soup R. Man

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2025 3:23:00 AM

Thats because you are bonkers BB!! Hehe….thanks my friend! Debx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/7/2025 5:41:00 PM

Very moving and TRUE~~well said, Deb. Janice

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2025 3:22:00 AM

Thankyou so much Janice….l appreciate your words! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 3/7/2025 9:36:00 AM

Equality, racial or otherwise, is a point well made, Deb. What audacity humans have to assume any one of us is better than another.

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2025 3:23:00 AM

Exactly Lin! Thanks….Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/7/2025 7:30:00 AM

Dear Deb, stunning and heartfelt! It beautifully shows us that beneath our skin, we are all human, dreamers, feelers, and equals. Truly inspiring words! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2025 3:21:00 AM

Thankyou so much Daniel! Debx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/6/2025 6:14:00 PM

It doesn’t matter, the colour of one’s skin, what matters is the heart within… Beryl

Deb M
Date: 3/10/2025 3:20:00 AM

Hear hear Beryl!Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/6/2025 2:24:00 PM

It is an excellent poem that addresses a needed hearing. It's O.K. to speak up.

Deb M
Date: 3/9/2025 12:14:00 PM

Aww thanks Hilda…appreciate your thoughts my friend! Debx

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/6/2025 2:17:00 PM

Well said truthful Deb. More people of all races should heed your advice.

Deb M
Date: 3/9/2025 12:13:00 PM

Thanks so much Oliver! Cheers…Debx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/6/2025 2:04:00 PM

So much truth to your words Deb. This one is a definite fav for me, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

A FAV thanks Brother Jerry thats special…..Sister Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/6/2025 12:40:00 PM

It certainly doesn't Deb, I worked with all colours and those of different faiths and I got on with them all. We're are all human beings. Hope alls well. Tom

Deb M
Date: 3/7/2025 12:01:00 AM

Exactly Tom…its a shame not all feel that way! Thanks….Debx