If you are sensitive about your beliefs then I’m not quite sure why you are following this blog. Nevertheless, this piece is more challenging and requires deeper thought than most. I look forward to your comments.
All people of colour
have a deep spiritual connection
to the land of their ancestors.
Never trust a black man.
The people of Israel
have an ancient right
to their Promised Land.
The Jews control the world.
The people of Germany
were tricked into war
by an evil man.
All Germans are Nazis.
The people of China
have triumphed over adversity
and they are not our enemies.
All Chinese are mindless automatons.
The people of the USA
are champions of democracy
and the rights of the individual.
All Americans are racist war-mongers.
The people of Britain
brought civilisation to the world
through their beautiful language.
All English people are ignorant colonialists.
The men of the world
have made homes for women and children
and died for our freedom.
All men are rapists.
Fairly extreme..?
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Black and white tend to be. Tell me more, Obb.
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Women are
as varied in their opinions
and the way
that they live their lives
as men,
All women are feminists
(Couldn’t suss out how to make the last line italics!)
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Once upon a time, i enjoyed the company of a loyal dog which was brindle coloured.
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Must have been well-balanced 😉
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Graphic but it does express the stereotypes so accepted accurately
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Thanks, Deb, which was point entirely, although it seems to have confused others,
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Stereotypes have always been a convenience, a lazy way of thinking, a guilty secret…and cherished by those who embrace them; just my opinion, but I’m an old woman–and there are plenty of stereotypes about us 🙂 Great poem…and I really like your last name.
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Many thanks, Jael, and I agree the stereotypes of old women (and men) are a pain in the ‘where the sun don’t shine’. I inherited my surname so I can’t claim any credit for it, especially since it is many generation s that it had any direct association with France. 😉
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You’re most welcome–and I’ll try to pop over and read you more frequently in the New Year 🙂 Take good care, stay healthy!
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