so im different than you does that make a difference in our friendship <br />so im different than you why does it matter <br />when i look at you i dont see black and white i see your smile <br />when i look at you i dont know what color you are i just see my friend <br />so im different than you does that mean we cant be friends <br />so im different than you does that mean one day we cant go out <br />what does it matter that im white and your black <br />what does it matter that my best friend isnt black or white but somthing in between <br />so im different than you that doesnt mean i cant talk to you <br />so im different than you is it realy all that bad <br />dont you know im the same person doesnt matter whats on the outside or the in <br />dont you know im the same person to me it doesnt matter that your spanish <br />so im different than you cant you see me beyond my skin <br />so im different than you now you cant be nice <br />i wish you could live life the way i do-hate free <br />i wish you could see why i dont hold a grudge on anyone of any color <br />raceism is a horrible thing this is for the many who deal with it everyday<br /><br />Melissa Broomhead<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/so-i-m-not-like-you/
