although each of us are unique
we have far more in common
wanting connection
needing to be heard
wishing for sufficient
supplies safety and shelter
justice equality and friendship
each of us face sickness
hardships aging then death
some suffer much more
only because they are poor …
poor in insufficient means
poor in mind or spirit
overwhelmed by self pity
or loathing fear jealousy or anger
too many oppressed due to
their race or religion age gender
or choices … unheard voices!
those with are ignorant
of the needs of those without
some feel entitled = arrogance
wealthy rulers dread losing control
yet caring for the vulnerable
is what it should be about
so give time skills or resources
within our means
as we all inhabit this planet
for the miniscule time we have left
so let’s lay our differences aside
let love and generosity abide
we have far more in common
let those differences subside
charity starts at home
help those nearby
then spread the love out
by standing against injustice
be curious and kind
joy and peace you will find
© 2021 poem and photo Copyrighted https://wordpress.com/aroused.blog
aroused 
You have expressed the human condition, lol. It’s really about working on oneself to get a little better.
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if we keep improving ourselves then our world will become a better place … cos that ripples out and impacts others 🙂
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The world has never been more divided than now…your words are like balm, sis!
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What we truly need in the world is love and unity and as you said all starts with us. Thank you for the beautiful poem. it was very inspiring and in the same time inclusive of all the steps needed to get to unity:)
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Curious and kind… a great mantra for living 🙂
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Beautifully said, a touching truth. We are really here for a short time, we can make it worth while by recognizing how one we are, yearn for the same thing and it is really our privilege to have the opportunity of giving to the other.
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Beautifully said, society has stopped looking and caring for each other. We are so business seeking our own self worth that we do not feel the pain of those less fortunate that ourselves. We don’t have those close knit communities like it was when I was growing up. Society has become numb, blind, and lost. What has the world come to at this point?
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there is far more positivity about than that … look at all the medical and supermarket staff who are getting through this current crisis 🙂
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Let the common factors in us help us to connect and bind together universally… beautifully penned!
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Wow, Kate. This was powerful for me.
I actually wrote a non-poem post about loving-kindness today – we must have been on the same wavelength.
Really, really great.
-David
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This is lovely, Kate. We all do our small part as individuals and it grows into something bigger. I also believe this.
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Right wing extremists seem to believe UNITY is for the birds….but no bird can fly with only one wing.
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Excellent poetry so well composed, Kate and we all must live a life of being loving and compassionate and live in harmony with each and everyone. Lovely picture too.
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Such powerful advice and I agree with every word! 🙏❤️🙏
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Great morning reading!
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Hear! Hear! Wise words beautifully said.
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Spread love and unite. Beautiful and encouraging post. Accepting each other would have wonderful results only if we try. 🙂
Thank you for sharing.
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You must be a good person if you want love, harmony and kindness to reign on our planet.
Thank you for the wise poem, kind people are still in this world.
greetings
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Exactly, SweetKate!
Being respectful, loving, kind, willing to learn from each other, etc….always has that wonderful positive ripple effect! 🙂
Love the many different birdies in your photo…and they are getting along splendidly! 🙂
(((HUGS)))
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Powerful post. It is important to do right in all aspects if life
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Be curious and kind…those are wise words. (K)
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These are such wise and kind words Kate. This is how we should live. By giving and sharing
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So much truth and wisdom in these verses. I was taught from an early age that there are far more similarities than differences among the people on this earth…. Seems this message needs constant repeating!
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Although I’m a believer that the majority in the world are good, I know the minority keeps us apart driving divisions of selfish reasons – and you touched on them very well. Great work, Kate!
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Yes.. wonderfully said Kate… we are all a piece a vegemite on a big slice of toast and we can be easily spread to go further and reach the edges……
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An excellent post Kate! There is a lot one can do to make the world a better place!
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Unity by love of each others , This poem says well this, Kate .
This recalls me th sermon on the mount.
Love ❤
Michel
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