Privilege
I have it,
supposedly,
unannounced
to me.
I was born,
brown hair,
green eyes,
fair skin,
poor
and hungry.
But oh so privileged.
To speak up in whatever company I choose,
To walk late at night with a hoodie pulled down, just over my eyes
To strive
achieve
succeed
without others being surprised
I know no threat
from cops,
employers,
or admissions advisors.
I see no intimidation
from statistics,
labels,
or slurs.
I have the privilege
of being completely unaware
of my own
privilege
I'll use it,
hopefully,
for everyone
you'll see.
Dec 21, 2013
Dec 21, 2013 at 9:52 PM UTC
Privilege
I have it,
supposedly,
unannounced
to me.
I was born,
brown hair,
green eyes,
fair skin,
poor
and hungry.
But oh so privileged.
To speak up in whatever company I choose,
To walk late at night with a hoodie pulled down, just over my eyes
To strive
achieve
succeed
without others being surprised
I know no threat
from cops,
employers,
or admissions advisors.
I see no intimidation
from statistics,
labels,
or slurs.
I have the privilege
of being completely unaware
of my own
privilege
I'll use it,
hopefully,
for everyone
you'll see.