Week 7 poem

       

          

    

  Equal but different

We are the world

I am black and you are white                         

We are the same except

my skin is darker

Should I expect less of myself

Should I fear how others see me

Should I not try to achieve higher goals    

I am black and you are white

we both stand tall

side by side

You may think  I am angry

You may think I am lost

You may think I am weak

But you are wrong

I stand as tall as a mountain

I'm as stable as a tree trunk

I'm as strong as a lioness

I'm as wise as an owl

I'm as keen as an eagle

Now that you know me

Let's link hands and cross examine our hearts

we are strongest when we respect each other

despite tone of skin

We are strongest when we say no to discrimination

despite our culture and traditions

We are strongest when we stand together

in unity

Think of these words...

when you see someone who is different

Think of these words...

when someone is hurting

Think of these words...

when you need a new perspective

Last words...stand together