The Colour of My Heart

The deeper that we look inside we find
The less there is to tell us all apart
Distinctions that exist inside the mind
Retreat before the colour of the heart

We are not better than nor are we worse
Regardless of our size or shape or shade
For if our differences were reversed
We'd see the folly of such mad charade

The irony that prejudice reveals
Transparency of ignorance and hate
Is that with certainty they both conceal
The wondrous beauty of life's shared estate

In truth, despite our different design
The colour of your heart's the same as mine

December 2, 2018
Colour of my heart Poetry Contest sponsored by John Hamilton

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Date: 12/13/2018 7:04:00 PM
Great message in this poem. Congrats for a fine win.
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Date: 12/13/2018 4:05:00 PM
A very beautiful poem with a sublime ending Brian! Congratulations on your deserving win. There were so many fantastic entries in this contest that didn't make this short list, it must have been terribly difficult to judge. Happy holidays!
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Date: 12/13/2018 1:34:00 PM
Truly, we sometimes focus more on our differences than the things we have in common, Brian. Thank you for this eloquently penned reminder and congratulations on your win in John's contest! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn
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Date: 12/13/2018 1:25:00 PM
I think the first time seeing you Brian, so congrats on a great premium win, well done!
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Date: 12/2/2018 2:52:00 PM
Wonderful rhythm, rhyme and content, Brian.
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/2/2018 7:43:00 PM
Thank you very much!
Date: 12/2/2018 2:10:00 PM
I like it...there's a spirit of truth in the words...All the best Brian
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/2/2018 7:44:00 PM
Thanks. Funny how it seems so obvious now.
Date: 12/2/2018 12:47:00 PM
Excellent Brian. Well written :)
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Brian Densham
Date: 12/3/2018 10:27:00 PM
Thank you very much!
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