The Rainbow And Humanity

seeing this rainbow the other day got me thinking

 

Within the rainbow

is the same air I breathe

flowing so naturally

as the oxygen through my lungs.

 

Over the rainbow

is the very same heaven

that created us both,

each with our own unique traits.

 

The end of the rainbow

touches the same soil

I journey upon everyday

while discovering Mother Nature.

 

So it makes me think

that this rainbow is no different

then you and me…

So why does it’s colors

blend so harmoniously

for the world to see

yet colors still clash amongst humanity.

 

Author's Note

Seeing this rainbow the other day got me thinking

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

So why does it’s colors
blend so harmoniously
for the world to see
yet colors still clash amongst humanity.

A most profound poem, with a great message therein,we may never know

the answers to why the colors still clash among humanity, if only the world

could indeed live and blend in harmony, 'alas that cannot be,there will
always be a indifferences of life....

Superb Pen Dale!

[The Analog Kid]

I dig the use of passive voice. The colors of pure [white] light are split by the prism and then bleed back into each other. Why can't humanity do the same? An intelligent way to take a simple rainbow and use it as an inspiration.

[Marie Harrison]

Good question. Such a beautiful write this is. What came to my mind was, how we could all be seen as the lucky pot of gold under the rainbow within the lines of this poem. Perhaps by accepting each other's colors we find the gold color of harmony too!

[J.Black]

F**k yes Dale, this was beautiful. I love how you notice something like a rainbow, and create a master piece out of it. Although it does a fine job on itself, you brought it a heart and gave it life. Peaceful. I loved this.

[Liza]

the rainbow is a very mystical representative of the rain and sunshine of life...a very smooth and creative expression.

[An owl on the moon]

This gave me at first such a deep sense of peace.. and then as I moved to the last lines I could see the fuller meaning of the colors... Oh, how I wish the world could flow together in beauty like a rainbow!

[Mary]

this blends nature and human problems perfectly. i love it. great point, keep it up!

[Ladysue]

oh, that last verse was amazing. Very profound write indeed. Great question/message within this gem. Awesomely done!

[Dutch Jr.]

Hmmmm... reading this the first thing that comes to mind is equality. Earlier today I read a poem by Lara that was along similar lines as this. You make a good point,

So why does it’s colors
blend so harmoniously
for the world to see
yet colors still clash amongst humanity.

A very good point you make here. But darker skinned people will never be granted the equality as humans as lighter skinned people. We automatically relate darkness with negative things such as death, demons, evil, so on and so forth. So it makes sense that they treat the darker skinned people with disdain. It's almost natural. It's the reason why Jesus and even GOD himself are portrayed as fair skinned men, with blues eyes. As long as darker skin is treated with inferiority, and the dark skin people fight for that equality we deserve, racial strife will strive. Probably until the end of time.

[Tia Sanchez]

Beautiful. The color blending of the rainbow used in this poem, makes me think of interracial relationships. We're all from the same God, breathe the samw air, and we're all human. I love this poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your question is ask by many everyday. The world is large and opportunity for all to have a good life. I believe when we learn respect for each other. (World leaders) Maybe we will be able to walk together in peace. A outstanding poem.
Coyote