Colours of Unity

Niranjan Selvadurai

June 24

Rhymed

Two men, one white and one black,
Locked in battle, then dying on a track.
Creed and shade, mere illusions spun,
For blood that flowed had colours one.

In humanity’s tapestry, threads entwine,
Black, white, and shades, both yours and mine.
Let love be our anthem, kindness our creed,
For in unity’s embrace, all hearts shall heed.

Colours of unity, woven in grace,
Mother’s milk nurtures every race,
Father, daughter, son, and kin,
Our bond transcends mere skin.

As the world spins with stories still untold,
Let compassion be our compass, loyal and bold.
When life’s journey done, and the distance run,
Rejoice that we were diverse, yet truly one.

About this poem

This poem was for NAIDOC Week in Australia which falls in July. Its purpose is to recognize and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. This poem explores the theme of unity and celebrates the shared humanity that transcends colour and racial differences. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we are fundamentally connected by our common experiences and emotions.

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Written on May 24, 2024

Submitted by jn.selvadurai on June 10, 2024

Modified by jn.selvadurai on July 08, 2024

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Scheme	AABB CCDD EEFF GGBB
Closest metre	Iambic tetrameter
Characters	678
Words	128
Stanzas	1
Stanza Lengths	19

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Niranjan Selvadurai

· 1955 · Colombo

I am an Australian with Sri Lankan roots. Though I have had a life-long fascination for international poetry, I commenced writing poetry only about a decade ago. The sudden passing away of a dear childhood friend was the initial trigger. I find written expression involving rhyme, imagery, and symbolism a fulfilling experience. I write poetry both in English and in Sinhala. more…

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karlcfolkes
John, while singularly we are all fragmented souls, collectively we are able to lift each other up into greater states of healing and wholeness.
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alanswansea18
Well done
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- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you Alan for appreciation. Given me a lot of confidence. I decided to take short break from poetry as I felt that less than 30% read my poems entered for the competition.
  LikeReply2 months ago
- alanswansea18
  I see you do have a lot of talent keep writing.
  LikeReply 12 months ago
Charles2
Very skillful and cleverly constructed. A war of souls lost. Finding its truth in retrospect. A well written anthem for/of an ideal society.
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- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you for your appreciation and rich feedback.
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aliciam.47728
That was a beautiful piece. Loved the flow and the message.
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- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you for your appreciation. We are one race - the human race.
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karlcfolkes
Thank you again, jn.selvadurai. Historically and geographically the continents, once united as Pangea, have drifted apart at their surface; yet below the surface, as your poem alludes to, we as a humanity, remain intimately connected as One. more »
LikeReply 15 months ago
karlcfolkes
Thank you so so much, Niranjan Selvadurai, for this beautifully written poem inviting humanity and invoking us all to embrace the divine unity that beckons us all. PS: This poem in many ways is answer to my soulful poem of soliloquy called “A War For Our Mind.” more »
LikeReply 15 months ago
- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you for you sentiments Karl. I do see your point. This poem is about uniting humanity while you have emphasised the disquiet, division and confusion created through misinformation in your poem.
  LikeReply5 months ago
elizabethh.11605
very beautiful
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- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you Elizabeth for your appreciation of the message.
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amandak
Beautiful
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- jn.selvadurai
  Thank you Amanda for your appreciation.
  LikeReply5 months ago
- amandak
  Your welcome
  LikeReply 15 months ago
Abbykesington
There is only one race, the human race. Thanks for sharing this poem on unity. " colours of unity, woven in grace."
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- jn.selvadurai
  thank you voting for this poem. Great to observe the message being appreciated.
  LikeReply5 months ago

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