The narrative and the pain associated, <br />Has not been experienced... <br />By those who can not relate. <br />And the narrative in debates wont change it. <br />Since the usage of the 'N' word today, <br />Has become as complicated... <br />As one's preference for Chinese food, <br />Yet still refer to these geat and inventive people... <br />Who have addicted everyone to an eating done, <br />But can refer to them as enemies. <br />While those who are black, <br />Think nothing of degrading themselves. <br />Or holding themselves back with a preference. <br />Until... <br />Others offend them by a word that is used, <br />To remind them what they 'think' of themselves. <br /> <br />'What is it that you are saying? ' <br /> <br />I remember being called the 'N' word, <br />By a 'friend'. <br />And I told him not to call me that. <br /> <br />'And... <br />What was his response? ' <br /> <br />Oh! <br />So 'now' you think you're better, <br />Than the rest of us? <br /> <br />'And then what did you say? ' <br /> <br />I asked if that was a way to keep me reminded. <br />Because everywhere I go, <br />There is no denying who and what I represent. <br />And perhaps 'he' was uncomfortable with it. <br /> <br />'Where were you two when you said this to him? ' <br /> <br />In a Chinese restaurant eating Chinese food.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-n-word-3/
