somewhere you have to stand up for your beliefts |
My youth budded in a small town where I came To know the world, at least the world I saw. In school I studied math and state capitals, But my core came from the people Where words like wetback and nigger Came as naturally out of the mouth as Mom and Dad With no thought of discrimination. I wrapped my arms around that world and held On because it was what I had, it was mine. That time is long since past and now I learn From a larger world. My thoughts are about Individuals and groups, not races. However, some races have segments More worthy of my contempt than others. When this is mentioned the cry Of racism is loud and shrill. Decisions represent bias and discrimination - From the person we marry to the route We select to go to work each morning. The self-righteous will say all are equal And stand on this platform as pure nonracists. But we are not all equal. Oriental children Come to America and in five years not only Learn the language but win the spelling bees. It is not an accident the fastest runners are black. Those who attempt to suppress the realities of the world Do a disservice of which I will not be a part. So I am called a racist. |