The Color of Their Skin

The Color Of Their Skin

I don’t care about
the color of their skin
diversity can ascertain

to lessen tribes as time goes by
it’s alien to look alike
as if no colors did exist

that human nature has a voice
expounding words that define you
a bastion from the outer realm

of racism and discord
so chose your colors to embrace
your character of love and bliss

Pick a line any line
Poetry contest
Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux
October 6, 2019
* The name of the poem was Cascade Serenade.
From "A bastion from the outer realm"
"The color of their skin from your poem"

I received an N/A the first time. The theme of 2 others was poems I lost 
and I received an N/A. that was my favorite poem. I thought it was great!
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Marcum Wong Avatar
December 1, 2019 at 11:46 AM
I feel the same way an am living it by example being Caucasian married to a Chinese/Hawaiian man. Our family is very mixed and we enjoy the diversity of cultures. This is a wonderful poem Ralph. Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo
Sergi Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Hi Connie: I am a great believer in diversity. there is indian, Italian, Columbian and Puerto Rican in my family.
Proxenos Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 8:21 AM
I enjoyed your poem Ralph - and congratulations on your win my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Sergi Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 9:12 AM
Hi Jennifer: Thanks again I thank God I reached an age where I learned through my ignorance.
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2019 at 8:16 PM
I am glad this got a win now with Richard. I really liked it, Ralph.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM
I’m surprised this one didn’t receive many comments. I agree with you it is quite good.
Sergi Avatar
November 21, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Hi Rick: Thank you. I don't understand but I noticed that my colleagues don't receive comments as well
Lamoureux Avatar
October 12, 2019 at 9:27 AM
Well done, congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
Sergi Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 5:39 PM
Thank you for a placement, Rick!
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