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Why do you discriminate?


Why do you discriminate

Is it because I am a woman

Is it becasue of self-hate

Don't you realize we are all human

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because the color of my skin

Don't you know we are all the same so end the hate

I want to be free from the color of my skin

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because of my hair

Is it because it is not straight

It's just hair so why should you care

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because I am from 

Is it because I'm from a different state

Where I am from doesn't make who I become

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because of the way I speak

Why does my way of speech make you hate

Just because my speech is different doesn't make me a freak

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because of how much I weigh

Too fat or too skinny what does it matter the weight

My weight shouldn't be a part of your day

 

Why do you discriminate

Is it because of my sexuality

Is it because I'm not as you say "straight"

It's a way of life not an abnormality.

 

Let us stop discrimination

Let us have love and peace 

Let us become that United Nation

 

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emmiehouston93

My name is Emily. I have always loved to write. A lot of my poems are dark due to the fact I have been suffering from depression since I was 15. I hope you like what you read on here. Feel free to comment and give me your input on my writing.

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