Edwin Olu Bestman Poet Free verse

My Skin Is Not Me

Who told you that black 
is a logo of slaves 
And white is a logo of masters 
A book is not judged by its color 
But racism convinces us that one 
color should be free 
And another should be caged 

Who told you that white is 
beautiful  
And black is extremely ridiculous 
When we were created in God's image 
Not one less
But racism teaches that black or white 
is not a brotherman 

Who told you that white shirts are better than black  
Or black shirts are better than white 
For racism has schooled our membranes
Sadly, we live to hate each other bitterly
Not knowing that God is black and 
also white 

Who told you that black is inferior 
And white is superior
Every color is unique 
Not one less
None is greater than the other 
But racism is still teaching doctrines
of separation 

A white against a black
It is God against God 
Why should separate our colors
Neither white nor black is greater  
We are all the same
United we stand, divided we fall 

My skin color is not me 
My character is me
My intellect is me 
My action is me
But my color is not me

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 14, 2020 at 3:41 PM No one told me. Potent, powerful, excellent ink Edwin. I hear you, loud and very, very clear. ~mo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 14, 2020 at 5:32 PM ~ Maureen. No offense I hope, none was intended. I was taught and firmly believe we are all equal. I loathe racism of any sort. Sorry if that did not translate well. Take care fellow poet. Edwin Olu Bestman May 14, 2020 at 4:23 PM Thanks a million ??