This is a wonderful Poem from Chris Wayne – please read and share
-ism Three letter word Noun to be precise A vocabulary devise that divides and rules But we are the fools who fall for it
racISM sexISM ageISM All as bad as each other Yet rated in hierarchical structure
So is it any wonder Fear of those different from the ‘normal’ other Perceptually continues When any discriminatory names are placed on levels When they should all be seen the same
And no government legislation Will halt mental segmentation Unless we talk about our hate
Or else those who discriminate will just disseminate their fear In increasingly covert ways
So let us chat and consider Why some people say nigger Why some people say spag with venomous delight when it makes others sad
For unless we discuss Our fear of the unknown more openly Our closet hate will maintain…
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