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Racism Is Your Problem

Some people think what we have is still taboo, And it's obvious when we enter a room. A few eyes seem to watch our every move; But that makes me pull closer to you and appreciate your value. They're unaware the stares can't shake nor break what we have, We just shake off the dirty looks and laugh. The ignorance of some people say white, black, Latino's don't mix. I say that's something this country needs to work on and fix. I've wondered why society stereo-types by race. People don't lack human emotion despite the color of their face. A shame we are unable to see, that all are one in the same. Yet as a nation we prejudge the individual without knowing their name! This is a new day, a new era. And yes Sara, I would follow you to the back of the bus. I would give up my seat to you just because. If you could not eat in that restaurant, then neither would I! I would fight for your civil rights, do or die! That is the depth of our love. Who cares if others find it "unheard of." There would be no stopping you and me. We would walk hand in hand down any street in Mississippi!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 11/21/2010 11:13:00 AM
Beautiful; perfectly wrtten. I could feel the passion you have through your words! Thank you.
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Date: 12/9/2009 10:06:00 PM
Deep and beautiful from a beautiful soul! God bless. Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 10/28/2009 5:49:00 PM
Now I understand what you meant by "in here". Either way, I'm sorry that it's something that you must encounter personally. Blessings, Donna
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Date: 10/28/2009 12:18:00 PM
Jimmy, this is an excellent piece, and one that deserves recognition! I'm sorry that you've felt discrimination on this site. It makes me sad and angry. Blessings to you. Donna p.s. Check mail.
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