White Jesus

Throughout my whole life,
I was taught a white Jesus
Would be my savior.

But Jesus was born 
In a land of a people 
Who have darker skin.

How can I hate that
which every Sunday morning
I claim to worship?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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