Racial Unawareness

I’d like to take this opportunity to do something a little different. I know you’re all used to reading my goofy posts about whatever. And you know what? I think I’ve had enough of my inane writing. It’s time to get serious. This being “Black History Month” I have unfortunately become much more aware of those around me. I’ve written this poem because I find that’s the best way to express myself.

Inspired by my all time #1 favorite song, “If Everyone Cared” by “Nickelback”

Racial Unawareness
By Daryl Elliott (February, 2008)

This is what I want…

Each morning we greet each other with “Hello”
No matter black, white, red or Asian
A planet full of love and grace
If only we stopped seeing race

If we stopped judging those different
No longer would we have to pay rent
If we could just accept the smile on a face
If only we stopped seeing race

No more whines, not the sound of a fuss
If we could just put our differences behind us
We could destroy all of our guns, nukes and mace
If only we stopped seeing race

We could all play bagpipes, sackbuts and cellos
Our world a field of strawberries and marshmallows
Oh how delicious that would taste
If only we stopped seeing race

That would be the Rainbow of Tolerance™ Notice there are no people on it. Yet.

No more heart attacks, no more liver transplants
Let’s all join hands on the Rainbow of Tolerance™
We could all afford to live in space
If only we stopped seeing race

No more race, oh how great that sounds
The rainbow of tolerance knows no bounds
We could be whatever we wished, at whatever pace
If only we stopped seeing race

If you stand in our way you will be destroyed
The greatest weapon will be employed
We will stalk and chase
This is something you can avoid
If only you stop seeing race

These people should all look the same to you. If they don't you are a racist.