Friday, December 16, 2011

Start Seeing Diversity: My Poem

Uncomfortable journey
through bias and prejudice
Facing inner pain and hurt
Caused  by US and others

Delving deep into our feelings
of people, culture, and religions far and near
opening our hearts and mind
in order to elicit change

Powerful journey
with our colleagues, now friends
uncovering our true selves
without fear or shame

Others are on this journey
through education courses we go
So we can impact future generations
and those near us as well

The journey has uncovered bias
we didn't know was there
but from one level to another
continuing we must go. 

3 comments:

  1. Johan - Great poem! Everything so well said and descriptive. It really speaks to what we've been learning. I wish you nothing but the best as we continue this journey.

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  2. Johan, what a lovely poem! It really covers the learning we have done during this program, too!Great job!

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  3. Johan,
    Excellent Poem. I agree with Shayla, everything was well said and very descriptive. As always, I've enjoyed reading your postings! I look forward to working with you next term. Happy Holidays.

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