Beforeword: The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade commemorating those who perished due to slavery and endured the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade. This day serves as a reminder to combat racism and prejudice by promoting awareness.

In the contrasting hue of pigmented skin
Or the distinctive curvature of full-contoured lips, rounded nose
Hair, a canvas for creative embrace
Expressions of self, a statement, a sign
Yet, in this diversity look deeper, see,
The person within, beyond what may be
Not just a hue, but a soul unveiled
For, when we truly see
Fake smiles crumble, true relations hailed
Names that deride and condemn disappear
Biases end, understanding stem
See beyond the surface, the color’s display
There’s more to a person than shades convey
In the spectrum of being, embrace unity
Seeing each other in all our profound diversity

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In creative solidarity, Dee
So good my friend. We are a tapestry of multiple hues, interwoven and connected
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Absolutely. If we all could truly believe that, there’d be no war. Thanks dear Sadje. Big cyber hug 🥰 🤗
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Thanks. Hugs back at you Dawn.
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💗🤗💗
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😍
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Indeed, nice share!
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Thank you so much Warren. Grateful ☺️
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You’re welcome!
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Expressionism…individuality…togetherness…unity! Beautiful Dawn! So historically refreshing to start the week off with. Love it! 😍💖🥰 Hugs and smooches for a FANtabulous week! 😎
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Thanks dear Kym!!!!
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This is powerful, Dawn. 🧡🌷
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Thanks much Kymber !!!
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Dawn, I love how your poem encourages unity and acceptance by emphasizing the importance of true relations and understanding. This is perfect. ❤
~David
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Hey David. Appreciate your thoughtful response to this piece . Greatly appreciated. Cheers 🙏🏽😊🙏🏽
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👏🏼 🌈
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Thanks Eliza
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Nice post 🌹
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Thanks much Satyam!!!!!!
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