Colours of Unity – By – Niranjan Selvadurai
Two men, one white and one black,
Locked in battle, then dying on a track.
Creed and shade, mere illusions spun,
For blood that flowed had colours one.
In humanity’s tapestry, threads entwine,
Black, white, and shades, both yours and mine.
Let love be our anthem, kindness our creed,
For in unity’s embrace, all hearts shall heed.
Colours of unity, woven in grace,
Mother’s milk nurtures every race,
Father, daughter, son, and kin,
Our bond transcends mere skin.
As the world spins with stories still untold,
Let compassion be our compass, loyal and bold.
When life’s journey done, and the distance run,
Rejoice that we were diverse, yet truly one.
– Niranjan Selvadurai –
Reflection:
The month of July is significant. NAIDOC Week falls in July. Its purpose is to recognize and honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
Further, you may recall the Black July of 1983 in Sri Lanka. Now 41 years on…”Colours of Unity” was written for the month of July within this context.
