Unity

“Unity is not uniformity”

Pope Francis

Unity

“The quality or state 

Of not being multiple:

Oneness”

There is much to be said

In praise of having unity

A conviction of one purpose

Creates a clarity of direction

However, 

There can be no unity

Just for the sake of unity

Unity must have a direction

When we finally understand

The purpose of any unity

(Yes, there can be more than one)

Only then can we find our place

It is within this understanding

We discover the truth

Unity is not uniformity 

Diversity is not the enemy

A multitude of counselors 

Brings rescue and freedom

The lack thereof brings failure

(Proverbs Eleven.Fourteen)

In diversity is unity

In the multitude is one

Thousands of different voices

Singing a common, yet uncommon song

Some say tolerance brings unity

I must vehemently disagree

For tolerance implies an inequity

Acceptance brings equality and unity 

Sing with your unique voice

I’ll join your song with mine

Creating harmony in mutual chords

Diverse, but vibrantly unified

Diversity is not our enemy

Tolerance is not our goal 

Sing with me a chorus of equality

Unity is not uniformity 

© Ron Simpson Jr. 

November 10, 2020