Of Rainbow Children

Of  Rainbow Children

Rainbow children unite,

splashing in the pool…

running through the park

swinging and climbing

monkey bars—

oblivious to the sheeted beast

lurking in the shade

waiting to sting and separate

village children immunized

against its bigoted bite.

With undying faith, we

hopefully, watch and pray

for the coming day

when rainbow children

can grow up and gather

in this blessed way.

Meanwhile…we watch with glee

as neighbors lay in the hot sun

tanning…to be dark like you and me.