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The Spectrum of Humanity

If I woke up with a white skin, I would not abandon a colored friend If my true love became yellow, I would be too blind to make it end If my new neighbor was red, I would take him as a godsend If my best friend became brown, we would still click, gibe and blend If my mother turned into a black woman, her love and care would still transcend

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Date: 2/12/2020 2:07:00 AM
If I was blind color won't matter anymore...I like the idea of the write
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Michelo Mweetwa
Date: 2/12/2020 10:08:00 PM
Precisely, thanks for the kind words.
Date: 2/12/2020 12:47:00 AM
Nice thoughts.. If I like apples, oranges, grapes and peach... Why not humans.. Great write Michelo
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Michelo Mweetwa
Date: 2/12/2020 10:09:00 PM
That is a nice way to put it. Thanks for your kindness!

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