If love is a universal desire
Why is it not universally accepted?
Language can be a barrier between nations.
Estrangement a barrier between relatives.
Distance a barrier between cities.
Religion? Beliefs?
They may be different in foundation
But are united through humanity.
Love – an undying desire
A wish every man, woman, child seeks to fulfill.
If this is true –and it is
Then why the disagreement
Why punish love?
If the need for love is universal
Why does power attempt to control it?
Love is love
Black/black/white/black/white/white
If it’s love, it’s love
Male/male/female/male/female/female
Does it matter what’s under the skin
Look within
Matter/matter/mass/matter/mass/mass
Its all the same.

inspired by Laurel by Alice Walker