There really is no black or white
In God’s far-reaching world
But exquisite designs, both inside and out
That He alone unfurled
Look beyond the color of someone’s skin
Look deep into their soul
You’ll find the same warm and caring heart
The kind that makes us all whole
Forgiving all those years gone by
When not all men were free
We should live together now, in harmony
God’s perfect plan to see
All lives matter—every single one
As we strive to achieve the same things:
Happiness, success, and love
And the friendships that living brings
Every person you meet has some kind of struggle
So greet them with a smile
Be kind, be helpful, and give from your heart
Always going that extra mile
Make a difference in someone’s life today
This second, this minute, this hour
It’s no mistake your paths have crossed
Within you lies the power
The power to make or break their day
Whether they’re brown or black or white
We can make a difference in the lives we touch
We’re all together in this fight!
The circle of love encompasses the globe
As hand after hand we touch
Nothing else you achieve in this life
Will ultimately mean so much!
No more senseless killing and getting revenge
For the violence and wrongs that go down
It is written: “Vengeance is mine,” saith the Lord
These words in your head should resound
So let’s bring love where hatred abounds
It all starts with you and me
Only then will we truly be brothers and sisters
Only then will we all be free!
-Sandy Carouth
July 2016