Rita and Randy
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don’t give up the right
shine that little old light
say no to hate and fear
or maybe go grab a beer
embrace the obtuse
but please no abuse
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if you don’t understand, seek
maybe your comprehension is weak
let us not condemn another
but embrace as sister and brother
inclusion feeds the wheel of life
letting go of struggle and strife
~
This is my attempt to advocate for diversity and inclusion with a little love and humor. The title is a reference to the Amos n’ Andy Show; an early American radio and television show set in Harlem. Today, the show wouldn’t be acceptable since its two main characters were white actors portraying black men.
May we love one another.
writing to freedom 
A great ‘advocacy poem’, Brad! I wish that one day we can get ‘there’ and have a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
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Thanks Helen. Thankfully, I’ve seen some progress in the inclusivity, despite or because of the current atmosphere.
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Wow! Well done Brad! “Inclusion feeds the wheel of life.” That says it all for me. 🙌🏽
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Thank you Isis. It’s a grand vision. 🙏🏽 💖
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That‘s a good idea, Brad, regards Mitza
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Thanks Mitza. Have a nice weekend!
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Happy friendship day, Brad ! 😇
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I didn’t even know it was friendship day. Thanks for your friendship Himali! 🙂
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Keep smiling! Have a beautiful day, Brad 😀 I am so glad we have been friends
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Thanks Himali. The feeling is mutual. 🙂
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I found myself almost humming this in my head, it seems right for a song!
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How fun Andrea! I’d love to hear the melody! 🙂
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A Friendship/Inclusion poem for ALL. Excellent, Brad. I wish you could send this out to the world, but sharing it here on your blog is specialness indeed.
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Thank you Pamela. I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem about inclusion. Feel free to share it on your blog or social media if you’re so inclined. May we learn to love one another.
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Just tweeted your sweet poem. 🙂
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How kind. Thank you Pamela!
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Wonderful poem Brad… And if we all embraced these two lines
“let us not condemn another
but embrace as sister and brother”…… What a different world we would live in today.. ❤ Enjoy your week to come Brad, and have a peaceful Sunday
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Yes, it’s a nice vision. I try not to judge, but I fall into them more than I’d like. Peace and hugs… 🙂
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Big hugs returned
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Hugfest! 🙂
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My dream, like yours is for us all to embrace each other… we will never give up our mission… Barbara.
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Thanks. I’m glad to have you on the team. 🙂
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Lovely inspirational words. thank you.
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Thanks Moonchild. I’m glad my words touched you. Welcome, Brad
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