POETRY PLATFORM: SKIN - A Poem by Marlyne F-Boadu
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POETRY PLATFORM: SKIN - A Poem by Marlyne F-Boadu


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SKIN by Marlyne F-Boadu


The skin I’m in ​

Does it matter? ​

My identity​

Is a child of a king ​

You fail to see me for the content of my character ​

You don’t see me beyond my “colour" ​

Don’t tell me we are all the same ​

But then find a way to blame ​

Me for injustice ​

Of course we are all the same ​

Spirit doesn’t behold colour ​

God created us all with love ​

Not like the world claims to give ​

This is special and comes from above ​

God so loved the WHOLE world ​

Not just a select few ​

Neither Greek or Jew ​

He loves me as much as he loves you ​

So why are you fixated on my hue?​

Black, white, yellow or blue​

It’s all a societal construct ​

So why allow it to obstruct ​

The love of God within you

You say all lives matter ​

But do you really believe so? ​

Or​

is it to conceal your lack of empathy? ​

For those being treated unfairly  ​

You are passionate about other things ​

But disregard horrible sins ​

Of racism and bigotry ​

Take this warning humbly ​

We’ll all be judged equally ​

By our creator ​

That day  ​

You’ll realise that no one is greater ​

Indeed, the skin we’re in ​

Will not matter.​



For more by Marlyne F-Boadu, visit @marlynewritespoetry.


 

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Words of Faith is the debut poetry book by Faith. The inspiring collection features over twenty poems written with the intent to encourage and motivate readers. In the book, Faith writes on love, life, faith, passion and purpose. You can order your copy of Words of Faith today on Amazon.

 

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