White
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I have freedoms others will never know
Simply because my skin is white
And although I did not choose it so
I agree that it is just not right
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For in youth, all are color blind
Until we are taught to hate
Fears pressed daily in our minds
Become reasons to not relate
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I will stand with you, all brothers true
Until racism finally dies
And hope the world our children view
See you treated as right as I
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
I love this and I stand with all of you
Thanks, Beth! Happy Mother’s Day to you, my friend!
You’ve said it perfectly and beautifully. I stand with you all, too. 🥰
I hope you will stand right next to me. I will be using petting Finnley as my excuse! 🐕🥰
Aww, no excuse needed! I’m right with you! And Finn says thank you, too. We both adore you! 💛🐶🥰
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My brother, I’ve become cynical enough now to believe I won’t see this cohesiveness in my lifetime, but I pray that enough of us decide to rise up and stand together that we at least get moving in the right direction! This is beautifully written!
Thanks, sis! It may not be something we see in our time, but aspiration is never unwarranted. Love you bunches!
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Will you stand with us?
As it should be for sure. You’ve said it right and with passion and art! Great poem Brad, my friend!
Thank you, brother Francisco! Cheers to you and yours, my friend!
You’re very welcome brother!
This is beautiful. The world needs more Brads. ❤
You flatter me. Thank you, Kristian! 💕
Well stated, but in regard to your last stanza, all the cynic in me can say is We should live so long.
All the cynic in me agrees with the cynic in you. Thank you!
A beautiful poem about an extremely important subject. I have three Haitian grandchildren so it is my prayer that they will see it in their lifetime. You wrote such beautiful words dear Brad. As a child I grew up on military bases for the good part of my younger years. While in the military world, I can honestly say I didn’t see color and my best girlfriend was a beautiful African-American girl, Beth. It wasn’t until I went to public school of base that I had the first idea that there was a difference between white and black. It is a horrible thing that is taught by society and adults, not the innocent. Living in the south I have seen and heard things still that trouble me greatly and honestly break my heart. Thank you so much for writing about this Brad and doing it so beautifully as you always do. Sending big hugs and lots of love, Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! Race means nothing to a child until they are taught it should. Change comes on a generational timeline, so we must continue to fight and hope!
You are right and I will always hope for a kinder and more humane society. There are so many atrocities that happen every day in our world, I will always pray for us to all treat each other like brothers and sisters because I believe we are in the eyes of God. ❤️