Colorless

Ten dead Same story Different town White black Black white Black black White white What color Does it matter? Ten dead Social media Meaningless memes Television screens Yellow tape Flashing lights Talking heads Counting colors More important? Ten dead Mommas cry Ask why Who hates Hate who You know Black white Me you Stop please Stop when Stop now Hating is Colorless Ten Dead Who are we?

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Bill Baker

Date: 8/9/2022 6:23:00 AM

So true, Jim, as a whole, we don't seem to be able to see the forest because of all the trees. Be get wrapped up in color, religion and political party instead of cause, effect and how to correct the problem. Thought provoking poem, therefore good for all of us. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 7/12/2022 4:06:00 AM

Great question. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message. I am with you. Blessings always!