Week 7: Start Seeing Diversity
Blog: Creating Art
Color
Is Blind
When
we were born we did not see color
For
you and I are Sisters and Brothers
We
see different faces and hear different names
But
when I see you, we are all the same
We
live in a world where we are judged by our race
But
when we go to Heaven, God only sees our face
I’m
not a poet, but I write from the heart
I
judge not; for one day I hope to see God
I
end this poem with peace, hope and love
Diversity
was created from Heaven above….
When I began to write this poem I was not sure how to even
begin. But once I start to write the words just start to flow. As I stated in
my poem, I’m not a poet, but I have the love for all people. When I see
diversity I see the work of God. This course has allowed me to take my own
blind folds off and concept the true meaning of diversity. Acceptance and
understanding of other cultural differences is the path we to equal and justice
for all. As I stated in my blog poem; color is blind and we as human being
needs to be open-minded/heart of others that do not share our same beliefs.
Since taking EDUC 6357, I’m more knowledgeable about diversity on a whole new
level. I see things from a totally different perspective. I smile more at other
cultures; not just at school but within the community. I have always tried to
live my life by the ‘Platinum Rule’
treat others in the way I want to be treated, and this course has help
me even more in doing so. What I hope to present in my poem is for other’s to see
that we are born color blind. Racism, prejudice, biasness and stereotypes are
all learned behaviors. This can end if we accept each other for who we are.
Parents, educators, and adult’s within our communities all have a role to play
in teaching children of empathy of other’s.
I hope that our generational children to come are taught to love
everyone in spite of.
Carrie,
ReplyDeleteI believe this course made us realize that all of us have hidden talent. The talent which we can use to advocate for equity and diversity around our school, community and even the whole nation- one step at a time.
Your poem were simple but powerful- sending a message how important it is to value each others contribution and respect one another.
Thank you for your sharing your beautiful poem.
I am so glad you mentioned the Platinum rule in your blog. I think it is a great revision of the Golden rule. Rather than us treating others the way we want to be treated, we should get to know the person,their background and culture, and then treat them the way we think they want to be treated. I loved you poem as well. I also stated that I am not a poet by any means, but wanted to step outside my comfort for a moment. Great Post!
ReplyDeleteI loved your poem. Like you, I am now noticing culture everywhere I go and not just within the walls of my classroom. I am constantly thinking about my conversation and how others perceive my thoughts and actions. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
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