what if colors don’t define an emotion or a feeling? will there be love versus hatred? or joy versus sadness? or even success versus failure?
what if black is simply black and doesn’t mean a thing? will there be a clamor for unity and equality? what if white is simply white and doesn’t mean a thing? will there be superiors and privileged ones?
I wonder how one race can mean so many things to so many different people, believing that to be accepted means to belong to a certain group, a certain color
I wonder how one mind, one soul, one heart can be diversely different, contradictory, and multifaceted, cut in multiple angles reflecting many faces
will the world be a better place, if colors are simply colors?
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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black no light no color
white pure reflect detect
red rages charge
green eco life
blue sad you and i
often
too yellow
we lack
the nerve to attack~
pink chill girl
Race has always been an arbitrary construct of which ever group was in power. Mostly as a way to stay there. I had to correct my sons when a daycare provider tried to tell them that black was a “bad” color. Then I had to have a difficult discussion with the daycare… Colors aren’t good or bad – moods aren’t good or bad – emotions aren’t good or bad and most importantly race is neither good or bad. People and actions get that designation.
Thank you so much Val for sharing your experiences…i am so glad you were able to discuss it bravely with the day care provider…sometimes all we need is to simply speak up..
Yes so beautifully said in your poem, loved it throughout. What if colors would be simply colors – and look at other humans through their eyes to their souls, feel how we all beat the same.
Sweet photo. Powerful, needed words, SweetMich! 🙂
I’ve blogged about this…but in my immediate family we are Korean, Mexican, Chinese, African, African-American, European, and Scandinavian. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
will the world be a better place,
if colors are simply colors?
will love then be truly fair for you, for me?
this is a meaningful piece Mich – a slogan to erase hate and celebrate differences. From young we learn the value of words, sometimes sadly it is prejudiced.
michnavs 
black no light no color
white pure reflect detect
red rages charge
green eco life
blue sad you and i
often
too yellow
we lack
the nerve to attack~
pink chill girl
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thank you for your lovely verses
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Profound words of Truth written, Mich and yes let us all be just colours and nothing else because deep down there is nothing but Love and Oneness.
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Thank you so much Kamal for your kind thoughts😊😊😊
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You are welcome dear Mich.
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Good questions. I think it is human nature/ insecurity to compare and find differences. Easier than looking within to find the source.
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I agree Vj….thank you so much..
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Welcome.
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😊😊😊
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Race has always been an arbitrary construct of which ever group was in power. Mostly as a way to stay there. I had to correct my sons when a daycare provider tried to tell them that black was a “bad” color. Then I had to have a difficult discussion with the daycare… Colors aren’t good or bad – moods aren’t good or bad – emotions aren’t good or bad and most importantly race is neither good or bad. People and actions get that designation.
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Thank you so much Val for sharing your experiences…i am so glad you were able to discuss it bravely with the day care provider…sometimes all we need is to simply speak up..
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What if we all were colorblind?
A beautiful and very moving poem Mich. Just perfect for this image
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Thank you so much Sadje..so glad you like it..
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You’re welcome! Your interpretation of the prompts is always unique and beautiful
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Awww thank you Sadje..😉
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My pleasure 😍
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That’s a nice thought Mich. We should let the colors just be them and not to bleed into our skins.
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I agree Radhika…i do…thank you so much
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Deep words, Mich…moving.
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Thank you Punam😊😊😊
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You are welcome. 😊😊
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we are ONE race … the Human Race with many different tribes!
And if we are openly curious about each other, and kind our world will be a better place 🙂
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I agree Kate..i agree…thank you..❤❤❤
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always a pleasure Mich!
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Yes so beautifully said in your poem, loved it throughout. What if colors would be simply colors – and look at other humans through their eyes to their souls, feel how we all beat the same.
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Thank you so much….glad you like it.😊😊
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My pleasure always 💛😊
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Sweet photo. Powerful, needed words, SweetMich! 🙂
I’ve blogged about this…but in my immediate family we are Korean, Mexican, Chinese, African, African-American, European, and Scandinavian. 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Yes i remembered that post..i read it..and it was very interesting to note about your heritage..😍😍😍
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Beautiful, and yes,it definitely will be a better place.
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Thank you Jude.😍
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will the world be a better place,
if colors are simply colors?
will love then be truly fair for you, for me?
this is a meaningful piece Mich – a slogan to erase hate and celebrate differences. From young we learn the value of words, sometimes sadly it is prejudiced.
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Oh, thank you dearly for saying that Gina…it means a lot to me…thank you, always😍😍😍
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my pleasure Mich – as always your poetry has immense depth
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The “what ifs” always leave us searching for more. What if Human was the only definitive race?
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Aww i agree….thank you for dropping by
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Beautifully penned.
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Thank you so much
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Oh for a better world, where our similarities are more important than our differences! Beautifully expressed, Mich 🙂
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Thank you so much Chris..
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I LOVE this piece! God bless and continue to write through you always!! 😊
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Hello Tammy thank you..happy to see you here..
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Hi hun most welcome… Awww Hahaha! Once in a blue moon I’m present on here now until God is ready for me to be back on full time.
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😊😊😊😊just pop in anytime😊
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