Essence

lands alien
and unfamiliar
varied hues
irregular colours
spread vastly
between shores
across banks
from the Brahmaputra
to the Grand River

impressions form

only to fade

surfing on 

ripples of change
convictions dilute 
discomfort arrives

readily
in this sea of diversity

perspectives emerge

startling, unheard
new truths born
in territories unknown
waiting to shatter
familiar minds
challenging further
deadlocked times

to hearts filled with courage

the daring to explore
outstretched arms
readily offer
peace, understanding
beyond measure

disparities crumble

in open minds
differences fluid
united in love
span limitlessly
connect endlessly
this essence
the oneness

of humanity