The Color of Space
His spaceship alit on a foreign world
deep in the midst of the outer space
two moons gazing down devoid of all air
he kept his mask on and walked down the plank
opened the door to retreat from the hull
He was there for a purpose
for diplomacy’s sake
to seek a new race and find a new place
in hopes that they trade
since the earth needed more
an avatar sought
for the future of lore
The leader approached
his habiliment WHITE
and his face a pale GREEN
he exacted his speech
with authority and grace
I promise the cargo that you request
in the time that is due it will be our best
for our BLUE men work as we command
to produce what you need or they will be replaced
and another blue man will fill in the space
to satisfy your monthly needs
He gazed at the workers bedraggled with sweat
their uniforms worn not a word from their lips
he considered his quest and returned to his ship
He removed his mask and stared out of the hull
he pondered the planet that he will leave
A million miles from Earth and the stigma remains
he grabbed a BLACK towel and wiped his BROWN face
will MANS inhumanity to MAN ever change
What does it feel to have a sister?
I try to search but i cant find the answer
Some had told me but now i cant remember
I want to know, please help me find the answer
Some says, a sister is like a friend to lean on
Like a mother that always give you a protection
But i cant figure it out even in my imagination
And asking a friend i guess is the best solution
A friend said that they always had an argument
They don't agree with each others sentiment
They even fight about their habiliment
They don't have the same enjoyment
But to me, a sister is like a lifetime friend
If i could have one, i will love her until the end
I will help her in some dilemmas she can't mend
But i don't have, all i had was a friend
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