Open your mind

by Brenda   Feb 4, 2018


Growing up in a small town
you get used to seeing others
that look
just
like
you...
-
You don't really
know about diversity.
Sure you read about it,
see stuff on T.V.
But to actually face yourself and admit,
you don't know jack,
that's a tough pill to swallow...
-
I've grown up,
no longer live in that small town.
I've met all walks of life,
different beliefs from my own.
People who don't look
just
like
me...
-
I'm a different person now,
more open, more understanding.
There's a great big world out here
full of all these amazing unique people.
We all have something to share,
so open your mind,
your heart will follow.
We are all of one race,
the human one...

My entry for Larry's Equality and Diversity contest

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  • 6 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Diversity - this is a huge topic. I remember when I changed my career from working in a male environment, to a caring role. I met diversity head on, although, I did not know it at the time. I worked for a company called Mencap. I was suddenly dropped into a world where everyone was 'not like. me' I was working with women, and now adults with a range of mental and physical disabilities. Now that was a real reality check for me. Did I enjoy that job? Damn right I did. Did it change and develop my views about how different we all are? Yes, it dd and more; it showed me how special we all are in our own unique way. The only barriers of prejudice are the ones we put up through ignorance.

    Your ending lines:

    so open your mind,
    your heart will follow.
    We are all of one race,
    the human one...
    ^
    A great way to end.

    All the very best,

    Michael x

    • 6 years ago

      by Brenda

      Michael, thank you so much for your comments. It is crazy how when we are put into a totally different environment that we begin to see a whole different world. Hopefully it changes our way of thinking, for some unfortunately it does not.

  • 6 years ago

    by Ya----Na

    I agree with Mel this poem speaks a lot. Thanks for sharing

    • 6 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind thoughts.

  • 6 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    This poem speaks a lot, Queen Brenda! I love the beautiful message here.

    • 6 years ago

      by Brenda

      Lady Mel, thank you so much-I appreciate your kind words-

  • 6 years ago

    by Em

    Loved this in the contest and live it even more know I've read a few times

    • 6 years ago

      by Brenda

      Thank you Em. I wanted to be really open about growing up like that.

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Thank you so much Ben. Wonderful to see you back!

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