*Meditating on Nina Simone’s Message*
White skin, black skin,
brown, yellow, red or beige:
Our name is “Human” –
We live through complex days.
But my soul hears your message,
It reaches out to hold
A sister’s hand that’s suffered –
A heart that’s laced with gold.
God’s Wisdom to ponder:
* (Source: http://www.ehow.com/info_8408620_colors-contained-white-light.html)
Soul Dipper 
Oh, yeah–a poem from my beautiful, talented friend. What a wonderful, thought-provoking subject. You go, girl. I hope to see more poetry from you.
Victoria – you are such a sweet talkin’ sumthin! I do not see myself as a poet. This is sort of like a baby with gas pains. We think it’s smiling and happy! 😀
Delightful poem, Amy. You are so funny. Not baby at all. Compassionate.
Pure (in more than one sense) poetry. Lovely.
😀 You are very kind! Very kind!
Wonderful post, Amy.
I expect your heart is laced with gold. 😀
Is there such a thing as E-alchemy, Nancy? New formulae always welcome especially if simple! 🙂
This was absolutely great. Ten Stars out of Ten “**********”. The video is great and the music is great and the message is great.
But now how will you top yourself? Oh, that’s right, I’m talking with Souldipper. You have no concerns for topping or besting or better or worse. You’re just trying to share things however you can. Well, today you lit a light and maybe others can see it. Thanks.
Thank you so very much, IF. In your comments, it is obvious you “see it” and you’ve “got it”! What a great compliment.
I’m just trying to ccatch my breath after hearing this…wonderful post.
Ah, Charles…what a compliment. But then, that’s what people like Nina do for the world.
Nice Post !
http://womensintellect.wordpress.com/2011/06/18/great-women-we-dont-hear-about/
And same to you, WI. I’m so glad you are bringing awareness. Only a stricken match will flame.
Amy! Did I ever tell you YOU ROCK Girl. What a message!
Merci, mon ami!!
Awesome, Amy … thank you for sharing your insightful prose … profound and timely message! Also, thank you for introducing me to Nina Simone … Have a blessed day!
Thank you, Becca – The Simone on the video is Nina’s daughter, Lisa Celeste Simone. She chooses to call herself simply ‘Simone’. Nina died in 2003.
Wow.
WOW.
Thanks, Mel.
Beautifully written..and yes you are a poet..you just did it!
Chris
Thanks, Chris…I’m not just trying to be humble. I know there is a myriad of rules about poetry and I remember not one!
I see the light……..
I particularly enjoy seeing your sense of humor coming alive…more and more……..
you can’t fool me….”baby with gas pains”…..
Hi you delicious humourist. My sister and I are so dry that most people just ignore us. However, I am delighted when her son and daughter crash in with a topper! Someone understands us!!
Hi Amy .. the video is great isn’t it – She has such a wonderful evocative voice .. but YOUR POEM – that is heart stopping .. just gorgeous .. wish the whole world would hear – some do thankfully …
Fantastic .. love it .. Hilary
Many thanks, Hilary. Appreciate your comments very much.
my skin is black, my hair is white, my back is straight…. wow what beautiful words. And I LOVE your poetry response so much I’d like to learn it. 🙂
Many thanks, Rosie. I really appreciate your beautiful soul.
Love this!
Many thanks, Kisatrtle. Happy to have you come by for a visit.
Curious though that all of us commenting on your post (as far as I can tell, anyway) are white…
Thank you for your poem and for introducing us (me) to this song and performance.
Interesting comment, Val – I know of one that is not white. My readership does consist of various races, but I suspect that they are sick and tired of the subject whether negative or positive. I hope that we “whites” remember that “white=all colours”. To me, that calls for a closer and more responsible look at our *everyday* thoughts, feelings, actions and words towards others. We could all do with a little self-observation when we feel so right.
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