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Aug 2020
Johnny Senior dictated to mom and she listens.
Raised in those old rules of a woman should be within the kitchen.
Yes, Little Johnny Junior learned this from pop.

Up in the morning out hunting with dad with that high powered rifle.
With that high tech scope.
Told what a woman should do and be?

In his eyes Big Johnny is everything.
When in reality?
He isn't so comfortable or brave.

Easily intimidated out of his comfort zone.
A brave he has not around other races that see his fear.
This is when Johhny Junior sees racism is real?

Around his own, he learns foolish racism and believes it too.
Believes other races isn't trying to succeed.
But how can they when racists view constantly coming from fools?

Afraid to admit segregation played a part in them staying ahead.
Afraid to truly acknowledge the race they held back is surpassing them.


It hurts Johhny Junior to see his dad beg.
But he adapted into a society of racism that can't be dedicated by them.
jeffrey conyers
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jeffrey conyers  united states
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