a splash of colour
amongst neutral whites
hear the whites speak
protest
complain
criticise
against the invasion of colour
it does not blend
with their mindset
with their culture
-anything that’s different
is attacked by
belligerent vultures
the different colour
is individualistic
not always a rebel
but is labelled
a criminal
-for not agreeing
not blending in
with fossilized mindsets
there are only two options
fade into the background
with neutral whites
or
Start a revolution
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Sadly, this would seem to be the case!
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Thank you, Ingrid!
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A strident poem with a punch, and literary demands….a revolution of colour to rethink priorities….could be..
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Thank you, Ain!
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I think revolutions are happening, but they are quieter than in the past. Maybe peaceful interactions are taking place, allowing voices to be heard.
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Yes. The internet makes it easier for voices to be heard.
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What a metaphor from this painting. A unique take! Unfortunately, there are way too many fossilized minds around.
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Fossils don’t realize how much of progress they block 😦
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Indeed. But I suppose we can learn from them.
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Start a revolution! It is okay to be different.
I love this poem Reena 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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What an incredibly wonderful poetic approach to the art … love your words and message!
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Thank you, Helen!
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There must be more than two options. Beautiful poem that can reach beyond racial differences.
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Thank you so much, Mary!
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Excellent piece, Reena! Fossilized mindsets seem to be the trend, unfortunately.
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Thank you 😀
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Solid poem Reena — be vey proud! 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Rob!
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Oh I do love your take Reena! Excellent way to address the racial bias
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It could be any kind of bias.
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Very true.
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Beautiful poem and so well said. A change not easily accepted and often criticised. But the efforts put in at the end wins though it takes time.
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It is a long, hard struggle till then.
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Wow, amazing writing.
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Thank you so much!
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You are welcome.
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I like the second option, but I’ll only be able to support the revolution with kindness 🤗🤗🤗
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That’s an added perspective.
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