during tragedies
and acts of courage
we are the same
with stupid mistakes
and gestures of compassion
we are the same
despite the color of skin
job intelligence or beliefs
we are the same
that everyone’s hope and desire
for themselves and family
are the same
for the billions you’ll never meet
living your life in different clothes
houses laws religions and countries
we are the same
travel this country
then the world
tell me what you see . . .