31 May 2020
I took my white privilege for a run this morning
Alone, out along the country roads
Surrounded by sparrows and alfalfa
To do some real thinking.
One foot in front of the other,
Eyes open, gaze elsewhere, mind working overtime
I am always alone.
I am never afraid.
I know I can think, undisturbed along the white line
And no harm will come to me.
I feel ashamed, helpless, complicit.
Guilty for the color of my skin
Heartbroken for the communities of murdered Black people.
Devastated for their constant fear.
Furious that it just. keeps. happening.
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