Race says…

I’m born into one denomination

that numbs me to spirituality.

I have no need of a relationship

I have religion,

boldly proclaiming that

I’m serving HIM.

Race says…

I’m born into one party

that predicts my vote and

therefore my outcome.

I have blind allegiance to those

who govern cities where my people

make up the poor, uneducated, and infected.

Race says…

I’m born into one excuse

as to why my people are where they are.

Demanding reparations for someone else’s blood

only to consume them on costly perishable items…

Still wondering why we struggle.

Race says…

I’m born into one mind

that my music, clothes, food and language

are all price tags.

To sway from them

would make me selling out

to something I never bought into.

Race says…

I’m born into one category

for statistical purposes.

To justify the need for more social programs,

To endorse the need for raises and overtime,

and To sell out arenas and stadiums.