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No Men Are Foreign

A poem about global unity and shared humanity.

by TutiKalanjiyam

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About the Author

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James Falconer Kirkup

English poet, translator, and travel writer.

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Prolific Writer

Wrote over 30 books of poetry.

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Global Perspective

Lived in Japan, teaching English literature.

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We Are All One

No Strangers

All people are familiar, not foreign.

Single Body

Beneath uniforms, we share common humanity.

Shared Earth

We walk on the same ground.

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Common Experiences

Sun

We all feel warmth of sunlight.

Air

We breathe the same air.

Water

We depend on water for life.

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Shared Needs

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Peaceful Harvests

All people need food to survive.

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War's Impact

Conflict harms everyone's well-being.

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Common Labor

Our work connects us all.

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Similar Experiences

Eyes

We all see the world around us.

Sleep

Everyone needs rest to recharge.

Strength

Love empowers us all.

Understanding

We can relate to each other's lives.

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Rejecting Hatred

Recognize Manipulation

Be aware of those promoting division.

Question Hatred

Challenge negative beliefs about others.

Choose Unity

Embrace our shared humanity.

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The Cost of Conflict

Action

Consequence

Taking arms

Harming ourselves

Fighting

Damaging our shared earth

Creating "hells"

Polluting our common air

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Our Shared Home

One World

Earth is home to all of us.

Connected Pieces

Every person is part of humanity's puzzle.

Peace for All

Working together for a better world.

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Remember

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No Men Are Foreign

We are all part of one human family.

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No Countries Strange

Every place on Earth is someone's home.

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Unity in Diversity

Our differences make us beautiful together.