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it stuck in her craw,
that shit --
them actin'
as though white skin
was a ticket
to some
fancy banquet
where the livin'
was easy
and the money
flowed
and nobody
struggled
or was singled out
or shot
or arrested
and, shit,
she'd never owned
a slave,
never lynched
a soul,
didn't owe
nobody nothin'
and maybe if
they weren't so arrogant,
so goddamned demanding
'cause wasn't any
tearing up
or tearing down
going to change
anybody's
mind
that shit --
them actin'
as though white skin
was a ticket
to some
fancy banquet
where the livin'
was easy
and the money
flowed
and nobody
struggled
or was singled out
or shot
or arrested
and, shit,
she'd never owned
a slave,
never lynched
a soul,
didn't owe
nobody nothin'
and maybe if
they weren't so arrogant,
so goddamned demanding
'cause wasn't any
tearing up
or tearing down
going to change
anybody's
mind
Published 18th Jul 2020
Author's Note
None of us need to be reminded that all lives matter, but that black lives matter. Not more, but just as much. Maybe the slogan ought to be "Black Lives Matter Just As Much."
I was thinking of the lines of a play. I am imagining somebody else's thoughts, revealing, I guess, my own political prejudices.
I was thinking of the lines of a play. I am imagining somebody else's thoughts, revealing, I guess, my own political prejudices.
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19th Jul 2020 5:48pm
The irony is that #Alllives or #Bluelivesmatter didn't matter until #Blacklivesmattered. It's simply another way to beat down the voice that's rising upward ( albeit mostly in ignorance of the truth ). All we can do is Stay Positive, Stay Focused, Stay Strong, and remember, Reaction initiates war, not Action. Support black leadership to move forward in this quest for equality when any slogan won't be needed.
20th Jul 2020 5:31pm
I've gotta catch up on You too My Friend
True Words Written-equal hearts equal minds pride in and for ALL
True Words Written-equal hearts equal minds pride in and for ALL
20th Jul 2020 10:28pm
Thanks for reading, s.
I worried this poem might be misinterpreted.
"equal hearts equal minds pride in and for ALL"
I like that.
I worried this poem might be misinterpreted.
"equal hearts equal minds pride in and for ALL"
I like that.
