Are You Not My Brother?
How is it the color of one’s skin
Somehow defines what is held within
Or the different shape of someone’s eyes
Speaks to all that is found inside
How does a certain ancestry
A derivative of past history
Determine the worth of mortal soul
And relegate them to a given role
How does the God they reflect
Not earn the same kind of respect
That we demand for our own
When who is right remains unknown
How does their place of birth
Determine their only worth
This thing they did not choose
Insignificant and nothing proves
How does their cultural difference
Portray any truth by inference
How do their beloved traditions
Delineate the human condition
How does an odd sounding name
Saddle them with random blame
A long and proud family lineage
Is nothing we should disparage
How does the accent we hear
Create an unwarranted fear
A value placed on their words
Simply by how they are heard
Our past holds this kind of hate
Of those who expatriate
And all the wars that we’ve fought
Has not yet found acceptance bought
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Another gem! Beautifully said Brad, so many truths. The colour of one’s skin, the shape of the eyes, means nothing, we are all Human Beings of the Human Race, that is the only race that truly exists. You have said it well and with such style. All the best my friend,
Francisco
Thank you, Francisco!
Always a pleasure Brad!
Another great poem.
Thank you for all your kind support and readership!
It’s all fear, some people are nervous about change, and differences, and there being more than one way of life, and it’s a horrible unwarranted beast.
I agree, Beth! Fear is a horrible thing to live with.
Another wonderfully written poem! The world needs more people like you. 😘😘
Ahhh….stop or I will get a big head! Loving you back big time! ❤😘
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Beautifully penned,Brad
Thank you, dear Shweta! You are so thoughtful and kind! ❤
This message is beautifully written Brad. I have been thinking about writing something without getting too fired up but I live in North Carolina and I love so much about the south but racism is horrible here. I thought when I left at 17 it would be different after so many years but it is still bad. You did an amazing job of addressing so many issues. God bless you for this Brad and what a great piece of writing my friend. Sending buckets of smiles and happy faces to you. Love 💕 ya Joni
Thank you, Jonikins! ❤ I am glad it spoke to you in some way. Love in return! 🌹
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I think we humans have a prehistoric brain and mindset. We hate seeing things that are new and different; and so we tend to crush it with no remorse at all.
Lovely poem, Brad. Stay safe and blessed!
Thank you and I would readily agree there are hard-wired concepts at play for all races.
Anytime
Captivating piece!
Thank you, Aahana!
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Wonderful
Too kind. Thank you!
Wonderfully written!
Thank you, Jomz! I appreciate your support!
we’ve still got a long way to go, unfortunately.
also makes you wonder about the value of war…
There is no value to war. Thanks for all your support, Jim!
And that says something coming from a vet…