Humanity’s Rainbow Michelle Perreault The absence of color seems to be An unusual form of hierarchy. How do we figure, how do we choose Those that will win and those that will lose? Red, Yellow, Black and Brown— Reasons we use to hold a man down, Pretending that color determines a heart, Making up reasons that keep us apart. The Human Race is not meant to be literally taken; Why can’t we see That trying to make us front of the pack Is actually what is holding us back? If I’m number one, then others can’t be, Making a loser of all who aren’t me. I am not better and you are not worse; The need to be perfect is Humankind’s curse, So stop feigning perfection and show us your flaws. Are you willing and able to take up the cause? In order for us to become what we should, We need to accept that diversity’s good. Love and acceptance are what the world needs. Judgement and hatred to ignorance leads. So now is the time, and this is the place To equalize the Human Race. So much at stake, too much to lose! Humanity’s Rainbow needs all of its hues.
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