We Are All One

When he speaks, I do not understand

He carves his metaphors from the paper,

He carves his audience, the world.

Stomp! Stomp! Stomp!

Keeping time with his music machine,

An art and DJ set.

A quick pose before he pulls the paper,

We are all outlines, incomplete.

He slows the beat, and pushes on

Dotting us into silhouettes,

Forming us with calligraphy.

He dances, we watch in awe

As he brings his message to life

Hypnotised by the movement of his ruby shoes.

Red, Yellow, Blue, he adds

Weaving all our colours together.

A face appears, his hands remain steady

Under primal rhythms.

At last, he presents his work with pride,

Exhausted from his performance

I am transfixed, inspired.

Unity.

Peace.

Love.

When he speaks, I do not understand

But his message is clear.

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