Middle Aged White Guy

How do I shed the label of a white oppressive man Do I listen to the message of Obama's "Yes we can!" Perhaps I'll go out marching With women take to the streets Hold placards of "Black Lives Matter" While trying to feel their pained heart beats Still I wonder should I feel guilty for horrible things my race has done Or would it not be better If I instead loved everyone My friends are many religions Jewish, Muslim, Christian Too I've conversed with Jehovah witnesses if you are Sikh I can learn from you I'm unconcerned with color or the kind of clothes you wear I'm more interested in your story and the heart you're willing to share Don't see me as an enemy Just because my skin is white Understanding will replace our fear Conversations can make things right No one wants to be looked at through the lens of a clouded eye If you and I are both willing a different logic will apply In the end we are brothers and sisters there is but one human race Each person wants a sense of belonging It's up to us to create that space. Entry for Debbie Guzzi's " What is White?" Contest