It's not a sign board that says
"Go away"
That is a mark of a silent prayer
It is the act of giving the poor a place to stay
When your pockets are empty
And you live in a house of despair
It's not tear gas on the streets
Or hostile stares to the cops
That is a mark of a silent plea
It is the act of kindness that takes heart
When the world hates you and is against you
And takes up it's arms
Feb 9, 2021
Feb 9, 2021 at 1:27 PM UTC
It's not a sign board that says
"Go away"
That is a mark of a silent prayer
It is the act of giving the poor a place to stay
When your pockets are empty
And you live in a house of despair
It's not tear gas on the streets
Or hostile stares to the cops
That is a mark of a silent plea
It is the act of kindness that takes heart
When the world hates you and is against you
And takes up it's arms
Acceptance of other's hard work is essential for a democracy. Without it, people will not share a mutual responsibility for each other.
The black man, fearful of the white man, will always be aware that he is an outsider. The white man, in ignorance of this, does not understand the constant fear plaguing him. We need to understand each other more and speak less.
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