SKIN by Marlyne F-Boadu
The skin I’m in
Does it matter?
My identity
Is a child of a king
You fail to see me for the content of my character
You don’t see me beyond my “colour"
Don’t tell me we are all the same
But then find a way to blame
Me for injustice
Of course we are all the same
Spirit doesn’t behold colour
God created us all with love
Not like the world claims to give
This is special and comes from above
God so loved the WHOLE world
Not just a select few
Neither Greek or Jew
He loves me as much as he loves you
So why are you fixated on my hue?
Black, white, yellow or blue
It’s all a societal construct
So why allow it to obstruct
The love of God within you
You say all lives matter
But do you really believe so?
Or
is it to conceal your lack of empathy?
For those being treated unfairly
You are passionate about other things
But disregard horrible sins
Of racism and bigotry
Take this warning humbly
We’ll all be judged equally
By our creator
That day
You’ll realise that no one is greater
Indeed, the skin we’re in
Will not matter.
For more by Marlyne F-Boadu, visit @marlynewritespoetry.
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