You've Always Mattered

By your skin's pigment, I've never judged you,
but by your character I see you through.
Your deep concerns are only a figment;
I've never judged you by your skin's pigment.

We are all descendants from Adam's side,
and we'll continue to be multiplied,
so let brotherly love take transcendence.
From Adam's side, we are all descendants.

God created each cell that forms your skin,
each precious hair strand, the curve of your chin.
What makes you special should not be hated.
Each cell that forms your skin, God created.

You've always mattered; never doubt your worth.
God fashioned your life to dwell on this earth.
If your heart gets broken by dreams shattered,
never doubt your worth; you've always mattered.

7-9-2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Goldsmith Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 8:31 AM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write. Yes, God has created all of us. We need to understand this. Never judge a book or person by the cover. It is what is inside that counts. Give love out and it will come back. Have a fun/blessed~~day/weekend......................
Thomas Avatar
July 26, 2022 at 6:58 AM
If only the majority felt this way. Outstanding write Juliet!
Fowler Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 10:27 AM
This is lovely Juliet. I love your form, repeating first opening of each stanza in the last line of each stanza! Awesome! Linda
Faulkner Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 4:45 PM
What a positive uplifting message that we all need to hear and remember, love your closing lines! Best wishes for the contest~
Ligon Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Thanks, Michelle. One of my coworkers got falsely accused by a customer of being racist. It's sad that people still carry around that burden. It made me wonder what she may have been through in the past to carry that perspective still. Our worth comes from God and our differences are a beautiful thing.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 10, 2022 at 2:34 AM
Oh, wonderful writing. Love it. God bless you, Love, Gina
Ligon Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 8:32 AM
Thanks, Regina.
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