The children. I am praying for peace and kindness.
h lord, I praying for better days.
Please dear Lord.
We need some help.
Old world had went mad.
We need to learn concern, kindness and love.
We need to learn.
Every life had value.
Please lord.
Send us some wisdom and the ability to forgive and love.
The children.
Our children, all children of our world.
They are the future.
They are the wealth of every nation.
Parent, elders and grandparent must teach them well.
Teach the children fairness, respect and love.
If we pay attention to the children.
They can teach us.
To see people, not color of skin. Not someone religion or race.
John Castellenas/Coyote
I beg to differ. The importance of distinguishing between discrimination and acknowledgment lies in understanding that true equality isn’t about erasing difference but embracing it. When we claim to “see no color, gender, or religion,” we risk dismissing the lived realities that shape people’s identities. To ignore these facets is to deny the richness of human experience, reducing individuals to a vague, homogenized ideal. Acknowledging difference isn’t prejudice but respect. It’s saying, “I see the complexity of who you are,” which includes the struggles, joys, and histories tied to your identity. Discrimination, on the other hand, weaponizes those differences, assigning value or disadvantage based on them. The danger isn’t in noticing diversity but how we respond to it. Pretending we’re all the same doesn’t dismantle inequality—it just muffles the conversations needed to address it. Imagine a garden where every flower is forced into the same hue. The beauty isn’t in sameness but in the interplay of textures, colors, and scents. Similarly, human connection thrives when we engage authentically with each other’s truths, not when we blur them into neutrality. Recognizing differences allows us to challenge systemic biases, advocate for equity, and celebrate cultural vibrancy. The foundation of empathy is seeing someone for who they are. This is what I was pointing out in your previous poems: your misogynistic view on women, so I’m sorry to say that I find your work hypocritical, but that’s just me. You are entitled to your opinion.
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