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A. Poems of Oneil A. Williams (Florida)
Kaleidoscope of Color
by Oneil A. Williams
Source: The Kaleidoscope Of Color, (2004) p.51
Publisher: Author House
WE ARE the kaleidoscope of color
That is Africa
We are free speech and freedom,
Shouting the message of equality
And pride to the four corners of the earth.
We are hope.
For in us lies the promise of a better tomorrow.
We are the advancement and sophistication
Of our magnificent civilizations--
The knowledge that is us.
WE MUST break the chains of ignorance
And soar above the pain of color prejudice
We must internalize,
So that the colors of Africa which
Lie within us radiate externally
And incite all on contact.
We must unite,
For with unity of purpose
We must overcome that which seeks
To weaken and divide us.
We must realize our full potential.
WE CAN accomplish anything
To which we set our minds.
Once we visualize, then we can realize.
If we can soar through heavenly skies
On wings of steel, then
We can unite for the common good
Of all peoples everywhere.
The power to effect change is in us.
Today, we still have many mountains to climb
But, we should stop, rest a while and
Look back at all that we have achieved.
Then, we must look to the future
To a time when we will fully
Embrace and appreciate
The beauty of each other regardless of
Class, creed or color.
WE ARE tomorrow's leaders.
WE MUST persevere.
WE CAN accomplish anything.
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by Oneil A. Williams
Source: Kaleidoscope of Color, (2004) p.72
Publisher: Author House
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