Some think diversity should be a mandate
A cultural change forced to enlighten
Not just acknowledged acceptance,
but required
I see diversity, not as a melting pot,
but as a mosaic masterpiece of all shapes and sizes
One to be celebrated, shared, and acknowledged
Photos: Phil Roth
We are back from our summer break at d’Verse and Merril has given us the prompt celebrate, to celebrate eleven years as a poetry group on Word Press. She said we can use it in any manner we choose. I wrote a perspective on celebrating diversity; getting along with one another in spite of how we look or what we believe.
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Lovely the essence of thought captured in this piece!
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Thank you, Jaya. If we could be different and still love each other as these cats do, our world would be a much better place!
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Are they your cats Dwight?
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No, the cats belong to my brother. They get along very well as you can see from this sweet photo!
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They are so adorable! I got 4 cats myself. 2 half breed half persian twins (a pair girl & boy) , Half breed siamese cat (kopiko) & the latest is just a normal village cat still 3 months old
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They are so fun to watch and have around!
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Haha i love them but at times they tend to be quite a hyper bunch. Playing tag your it and chasing one another around the house! 😂
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At all hours of the night!
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Hahaha you’ve got to love em’ for it.
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Beautifully expressed, Dwight. I agree with every word! The cats are delightful! ❤
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These belong to my brother, and they get along beautifully although they are very different! Thank you, Cheryl!
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Yes Yes Yes. Thank you for putting my thoughts into your poetry.
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Thank you, Miriam! I am so glad it connected with you.
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Seems I got the wrong name Claudia! So sorry.
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Such a lovely thought, Dwight. I wish more people did feel that way.
The cats are adorable. 💙
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My brother called up this memory today on Facebook. This photo just struck me as to how life could be if we were more accepting rather than pushing acceptance on each other.
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Yes, unfortunately, we have to push some acceptance or some people would not allow others jobs, education, marriage. . .it would be nice if that wasn’t the case.
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I am for diversity and inclusion of all. It is also one way to gain understanding and sharing strengths with each other. Thanks for celebrating with us and being part of the dVerse community.
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Thank you, Grace. I have enjoyed my time with d’Verse very much!
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From your pen to the world’s ears Dwight. Lovely!
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Thank you very much Linda!
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You are welcome.
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You’ve expressed the true nature of diversity beautifully:
I see diversity, not as a melting pot,
but as a mosaic masterpiece of all shapes and sizes
One to be celebrated, shared, and acknowledged.
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Thank you, Liz. I think sometimes we forget that we can be and think differently without being enemies!
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A most fitting subject to celebrate! 👏🏻 Sweet photo.
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Thank you, Michele! I love the cats!!
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To see and appreciate all the diverse beauty around us is a gift. The cats understand! 💝🥂
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Yes! we could learn from them! Thanks!
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Well written.
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Thank you very much!
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Dwight, I’m with you on this. The idea of melting us all into one homogenous, hive-like being is not my idea of healthy. Like monoculture crops are not ecologically sound, neither is forced assimilation. I like the way you put it: a mosaic masterpiece of all shapes and sizes
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Diversity is what makes life interesting, strong, and beautiful. Thanks for celebrating with us, Dwight.
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You are welcome Ali! … and thank you.
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Say it louder, Sir, for the people at the back! 😁
Well, I’m not a cat person but I love Garfield! 🥰🥰🥰
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THANK YOU!! I appreciate your comment. Garfield is a cat for everyone to love!
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🥰🥰🥰
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So well said
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Thank you Derrick!
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Diversity is what makes the world interesting. We should embrace it.
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Yes, I agree. Uniqueness is what makes it special.
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If only all shared your point of view…(K)
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I guess we still have a way to go!
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That is a beautiful thought, Dwight! I agree a mosaic is better than a melting pot.
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Thank you very much!
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A perfect way to describe diversity Dwight.
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Thank you for your kind words, Daphny!
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You’re most welcome, Dwight!
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Gorgeously encapsulated, Dwight 😀 Those cats are adorable!
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Thank you, Sanaa. They are so adorable!
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Not a melting pot … no, rather a colorful, celebratory salad. Each brings its own delicious flavor!
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Yes, I love that!
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aside from how lovely a job you’ve done here, Dwight, I also agree with your message!
❤
David
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Thank you so much, David, for your kind comment!
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Yes, legislation is a poor resort when we could in fact all be good neighbours.
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That is so true~ Thank you Paul!
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Very welcome Dwight
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Congratulations on 11 years Dwight and love your poem pic which sums it up. My 2 cats tolerate each other and aren’t besties but that is acceptance at it’s bes.. love it! 💖💖👏
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Thank you Cindy. I have only be a part of d’Verse for that past four years. It is a great group of poets. Sometimes co-existing is required for all of us!
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You’re welcome! I love the community!! 💕🙌❤️😘 we need each other for sure!
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:>)
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Worthy philosophy, and if only….great picture too…
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Thank you, Ain. I appreciate your comments.
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Wonderful. Loved your blog. Hope you show some love to my blog too. Following you. Thanks ❤️
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Thank you very much! I checked out your blog and enjoyed your photos and artwork, but there was no way to offer a comment.?
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Yes. You can comment on my blog post but not in the photos or the other section because that are on site pages and wordpress doesn’t allow there to comment sadly. However you can check out my writings too where you can comment. 🙂
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Thank you for the update. I will check them out.
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I’ve never thought of the melting pot this way. It’s almost as if to say we all meld together as one, the same. Which on one level we are, but celebrating our differences as a mosaic piece is also so beautiful!!!
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Thank you for your thoughts and comments.
Dwight
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