"I have come to believe

That it is an almost 

Irrefutable truth, that

The same elements that

Compose your body, mind and soul

Also, exist within me.

 

That the Earth, Sun, and Galaxies,

And our Moon

Contain this essence too, like

A dash of salt in a body of water pure.

 

And although we’re different In

more ways than one; Thoughts,

appearance, religion

Heritage, culture, and many more It

is this spark that unites our paths

Outwardly dissimilar, but inwardly the same.

 

I do not have any obligation To

acknowledge the presence

Of the light within you, the world

Or even myself,

But I choose to do so.

 

I free willingly accept

The honor that it is to be human

And wholeheartedly respect you,

All your intricacies included.

The only payment I deem worthy

Is reciprocation.

 

We are one people with individual autonomy,

We are one species

With idiosyncrasies that give us spirit.

We are one kind of many colors,

We are one flesh

Molded to different shapes and sizes.

 

So,

If we cry, weep, or fail. Let it be together.

If we laugh, smile, or succeed. Let it be together.

 

For our own peace lies not within ourselves,

But lies in the hearts of our fellow humans,

Waiting to be found.

 

We must act toward one another

In a manner of kinship.

Follow in the footsteps of love,

And uphold the principles of compassion.

 

And above all else,

 

We must live each day like we mean it.

So that when we see, touch, feel, smell,

Or hear this life for the last time,

We will have been doing something worthwhile."

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- Alex