The elegance of privilege

Privilege is elegant Graceful, as it glides like a breeze Unnoticed by those who catches its attention Noticed by those who live in the shadow Although it's voice not loud It's presence demands to be heard It's violence shows in its hidden claws Knowing when to pounce and when to be quiet It lives within recognition And if quick smiles Between those who have never had to run a mile Those who know hardwork doesn't pay but Whiteness does It lives in vicinity and shared closeness It lives in the need to be chosen by power Privilege leans to power and ignores the vulnerable It spreads the idea of superiority Because it believes its superior It dances around those who crave power Softly whispering in their ears Sweet promises of luxury And dreams of having others do the work that they would then take credit for It lives in job applications accepted due to having a name that screams white It lives in the safety of white acceptance And proximity to the colour Its being greeted with a smile instead of being followed Privilege is its own currency Usable in any country As long as you possess it It is the welcoming of a race 'deemed' superior A claim honoured by privilege Privilege doesn't have to scream to be heard The essence of the word Is naturally known across the world Whether you have it or dont