Note The Obvious Differences In The Human Family

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I note the obvious differences in the human family. Some of us are serious, some thrive on comedy. Some declare their lives are lived as true profundity, and others claim they really live the real reality. The variety of our skin tones can confuse, bemuse, delight, brown and pink and beige and purple, tan and blue and white. I've sailed upon the seven seas and stopped in every land, I've seen the wonders of the world not yet one common man.

I know ten thousand women called Jane and Mary Jane, but I've not seen any two who really were the same. Mirror twins are different although their features jibe, and lovers think quite different thoughts while lying side by side. We love and lose in China, we weep on England's moors, and laugh and moan in Guinea, and thrive on Spanish shores. We seek success in Finland, are born and die in Maine. In minor ways we differ, in major we're the same.

I note the obvious differences between each sort and type, but we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike. We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike. We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.

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Dear Maya Angelou,

As a young refugee who has recently arrived in Ireland, I find your poem "Human Family" both inspiring and comforting. Coming from a place of struggle, I have seen the vast differences among people—their languages, skin colors, and beliefs—and yet, I also see the commonalities that bind us all as human beings.

During my months here, I have experienced the warmth of new friends who come from different countries—some speak my language, others do not, but we share smiles, kindness, and hope. Your words remind me that these differences are like the colors of the rainbow—beautiful, diverse, and meant to coexist harmoniously.

Living as a refugee has made me acutely aware of vulnerability and resilience. Despite distinct backgrounds, we all love, suffer, hope, and dream. Your poem encourages me to see beyond superficial distinctions and recognize the universal human experiences that connect us: joy, sorrow, longing, and the desire for a better life.

In my journey here, I have learned that even in the midst of separation and loss, the essence of our humanity remains unchanged. Your poem affirms that we are indeed more alike than unalike, and this understanding gives me strength and hope for a future where acceptance and compassion prevail.

Thank you, Maya Angelou, for your powerful words. They remind me that no matter where we come from, we are part of one human family, and that unity is our greatest strength.

Sincerely,

A Young Refugee in Ireland

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