Monday, July 20, 2009

Poem: Differences



I did not know that there was still a fight
between those who are dark and those who are light...skinned
yet a man turned me down for a job
cause although my mind is bright - my skin's not light!

When since are we pitting thick versus thin
in that kind of fight - who can really win
discriminating against the voluptuous ladies
is nothing but a regular sized sin

Who said that young is better than old
only the old teaches us to be confident and bold
so the next time you are rude to one of your elders
imagine your time when you get old

imbalance or unbalanced; whatever you call it
to love one and hate the other causes conflict
we need to respect and love each other
and to the commandments - recommit

1 comment:

Phoenix said...

That's so true sista, in a multi ethnic/cultural society such as ours, its amazing the degree of victimization and discrimination that therein lie. For a dynamic and progressive society to exist, one needs to address the socio-psychological make-up of its citizens in the context of their socio-pathologicl behaviors and dispositions. Its alarming.

Strong Woman by Linette Rabsatt