Difference ©

Why?
Why can't we all be the same?
We all look the same,
Except for our colour.
We all sound the same,
Except for our language.
We all feel the same,
Happy, Sad, Laughter, Pain.
So why can't we be recognised as being the same?

War, Land, Peace.
War has broken out because of difference.
Land has been stolen because of difference.
Peace has been wanted because of difference.

Why?
Why can't it be time to change?
We seem to be afraid of change,
Except for technology.
We seem to want the change,
Except we're not too eager.
We seem to need the change,
Colour, Sexuality, Race, Gender.
So why can't we have a new millennium change?

Why?
Please tell me I need to know.

By Bobbie J. Keane
16th April 2000
Year 11
Wilderness School
Australia

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