PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

We are not free from our afflictions


We are not free from our afflictions We being white people They do not expect us to be free from our afflictions They being black, brown and indigenous people They however do expect us to not use white privilege as an excuse to not engage with the revolution White folks I am scared I am afraid Its too upsetting Its not my fight Black, brown and indigenous folks I have been afraid my whole life Yes its upsetting We need allies I would rather just sit back and let others fight the fight. There are enough people fighting, i dont need too. How can someone be part of a revolution sitting inside and doing nothing towards the cause Step up for our black,brown and indigenous brothers and sisters. No excuses. Act up fight racism or be the cause of being complacent.
©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

Log in to leave a comment.