Say No To Racism

• Zeina Alardah, Grade 8
• Poetry
• 2008

When I look up at the stars in the sky
I wonder why and why and why?
Why are there bees, flies and frogs?
Cats, mice, donkeys and dogs?
Why are they all living here?
Why don't they just disappear?
But if you look at this logically
They are all part of the community
So we should respect them all
Whether they are short, fat or tall
Whether you are black, white or cream
We all share the same dream
To be understood and treated correctly
Because we all make a difference in society
Don’t judge someone by what's on the outside
What counts is what's inside their heart.