THE MULTI-COLORED MAN

There was a man, who was a--

 walking collage of colors;

A sampling, of human ethnicities.

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But those who make their living

judging covers... just couldn't

understand.

How do you classify  a

Multi-colored man?

After all: Is not the content of one's heart

SECONDARY?

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"Just make sure he's white!"

They used to say. (The cover judges).

"Discrimination!" was the reply.

"He must be black instead!"

"Or ANYTHING else. Then,  it's alright."

~

But what about his character?

"Doesn't matter. As long as he's not white."

Then, I'm confused.

Sounds more like pay-back or revenge, than

Mr. King's dream?

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She repudiates his principles

while preparing to assume the  'Justice'  robe,

without the blindfold.

Vengeance is mine she seems to say,

while staring down

the multi-colored man.

Gospel of John 7:24    1 Samuel 16:7