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November 2, 2017
People, human beings
That is who we are.
Every one of us.
Not chinese, Not american,
Not gay, Not straight,
Not black or white
Man or woman
These are all labels,
Meant for organizing,
Not for defining.
You can label anything
As a pen.
But that does not make it a pen
© Greg K., New Lenox, IL
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This is one of my personal favorites. Personally, I believe that society cannot define an individual, only an individual can define themselves.