Colours of Unity
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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