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serenity blaze
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0 posted 2002-10-23 04:14 AM


My son bemoaned the fact tonight
that he is oh-so-white:
I told him it's a birth defect--
then hugged him with a kiss goodnight.

*     *     *

It's okay.
My son KNOWS me.
and?
he's clever in his ways--
I don't even have to *wink*--
he smiles evilly--in sync.

*     *     *

and yes, I guess that I am best
at teaching so sarcastically...
as long as my son passes test?
Chalk one up for victory.

*     *     *

He knows his friends are welcome here--
when sometimes mine are best forgot.
Friends walk in--in any skin--
for color is a thing that's not

a sin
  within
      this home...

[This message has been edited by serenity blaze (10-23-2002 04:34 AM).]

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bsquirrel
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1 posted 2002-10-23 12:25 PM


Dude, I'm *soooooo* white.
Poet deVine
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2 posted 2002-10-23 03:33 PM


I'm happy to inspire such worthy poetry!!! Which of course I love..and I love that your kids are just like you - colorblind.
Local Parasite
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3 posted 2002-11-20 12:31 PM


I'm pretty white myself.  Heh...  Guess he takes after you, judging from your picture.     

Great writing though, I fully enjoyed this.  Very touching.

Parasite

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
~Aldous Huxley

LoveBug
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4 posted 2002-11-21 09:49 PM


This is a wonderful piece and a wonderful way to look at things. It is sad that, even now, so many people judge by the color of someone's skin. I'm glad you aren't one of those!

Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.

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