I Said, You Said

Race - Did it start the big debate, in 2008? He’s not my president Show me his papers. Why don’t we impeach him Silence all the haters. Take back our country Those thieves took it. Yes we can! Tea Partiers have a plan. Fox News or Msnbc Which one defines me? If I tell you my truth Will you corner me in a booth? Take off that turban. What are you hiding in that Suburban? Blow yourself up and go to heaven 72 virgins, or is it 77? Go back to where you came from and leave us be To be free, Where I can be me, Live my dreams, Not fear you’ll punish me. But who said this is your home Where were your grandparents born? Did they arrive on Ellis Island Travel from the Highlands? Maybe they worked the plantations Or lived on reservations? 40 acres and a mule Un-kept promises, your rule. That email you sent was funny. But should I be offended Tell you not to re-send it? The use of the “N” word Thank goodness no one heard. But why is it okay when he says it No one labels him a racist. Good cop bad cop On your knees! Please don’t shoot, officer - They’ll say you profiled me. A nation divided Our opinions two sided. Everything about race, Case by case, Judging me by my face. Will there ever come a time When we can both stand in line? Neither the two disapproving Wouldn’t that be moving?