One doesn't have to be a racist, <br />To know or experience the effects of racism. <br />Nor does one have to be a chemist, <br />To know something foul has been mixed in the air... <br />That brings a stench to it. <br /> <br />People claiming to be dumbfounded, <br />To then express wonderment... <br />As to why they are placed in dire circumstances, <br />They can not escape from facing... <br />Are the same people who had turned their backs, <br />When warned what was going on. <br /> <br />'You can not accuse us, <br />Of being the cause of our problems.' <br /> <br />You are right. <br />But everyone was warned of the storm coming on, <br />That had potential to devastate. <br />Some paid attention but a few like you, <br />Have come forward to state with a placing of blame... <br />That no one 'personally' advised them to the severity of it. <br /> <br />'So what do you suggest we do now? <br /> <br />Let go of your excuses and learn to grow up. <br />You can start by the changing of your own diapers. <br /> <br />'That's not a very kind thing to say, <br />While we are in the midst of our dilemmas.' <br /> <br />So does that mean I'm not getting your popularity votes? <br />I'm choked up about it but in time I'm sure I will recover.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/claiming-to-be-dumbfounded/
