Xenophobia

Narrow minds plague our streets Ignorant views and empty arguments Hearts filled with hatred for no reason Are we not a country that fought for equality Has the long walk of freedom not been walked for us Did I misunderstand the meaning of Ubuntu What happened to love, peace and empathy The simplicity of an act of kindness Has fear swept all your morals away? They bleed when they are cut They cry when they are sad We breath the same air Laugh at the same jokes and even dream the same dreams We are the same It's not even about colour How is their black different to yours? brother hating brother They too are Africa Soften your blows Try on their shoes Its hurting them and it will hurt you too

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