The writings of some random dude on the internet
Racism; it is a system
Where a person is treated different
For the color of their skin pigments.
It is a system
That has oppressed millions
For many generations.
The only way to end it
Is to fight against it.
In order to do that, we must acknowledge
The existence
Of white privilege.
Privilege; it’s a thing that exists.
You can have privilege for being white, male, or cis.
There’s also privilege for being pretty, tall, or thin.
There is even privilege for being fucking rich.
Privilege is everywhere, and it is fucking shit.
It is a system where you can get judged for the color of your skin and pigments.
It is a system where men can’t show their emotions.
It is a system where rich men can pollute the environment.
It is a system where businesses can lobby the government.
It is a system where you can be demonized for being an immigrant, poor, or homeless.
It is a system that causes great division.
But do not despair; not all is hopeless!
There is a way; a way we can fix this.
We must make people aware; aware of their privilege.
We must make people realize that the problem is systemic,
And that privilege is not just simply something that one is born in.
Privilege is something that society has decided.
Privilege can give people an unfair advantage,
And can also promote hypocrisy and double standards.
Those with privilege can get praised for something,
And if marginalized groups do it,
Those with privilege have a fit.
It’s bullshit.
This shit needs to end.
It’s time we give a voice to those who are voiceless.
When I listen to this piece,
This musical piece by a man long deceased,
I can’t help but help wonder,
What the world would be like
If we cared for one another,
Gave to each other,
And were there for each other.
What would that world be like?
Would it be nice?
Would people act right?
Would we all not fight?
Would we not be superficial
And judge people
For the color of their skin,
Or for what was between their legs,
Or for who they chose to kiss,
Or for how they chose to dress,
Or for what their gender is,
Or for what their religion is,
Or for being atheists,
Or for having disabilities,
Or for not being rich,
Or for being homeless,
Or for not being intelligent,
Or for being promiscuous,
Or for being addicts,
Or for being imprisoned,
Or for being furry friends?
What would such a world be like?
Would we stand up for what’s right
And not lose sight
When we lose our light?
What would such a world be like?
I would like to hope
That in that world
We could get past our own egos
And treat those
Who feel lost
With the utmost
Compassion
That’s so strong
That it won’t
Ever be lost!
Is such a world possible?
I’d like to say it’s not impossible!
Will it be difficult?
For sure, it will,
However, I’m certain we’ll
One day feel
A sense of brotherhood
That’ll unite us all!
Am I a dreamer?
Am I a believer?
Am I the only one?
Am I waiting for the sun?
Who knows?
But what I do know is that I love
The song
By John Lennon
Called “Imagine.”