Of human ignorance I am almost in despair <br />For racism is around me everywhere <br />But like they say sheer ignorance is bliss <br />Just like Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. <br /> <br />Some people carry their honour in a flag <br />And of their Nationality they brag <br />They feel superior and they differentiate <br />And against those who are different they discriminate. <br /> <br />So many people still judged by their race <br />For such there never ought to be a place <br />'A fair go' those untruthful words I do recall <br />There is no such a thing as a 'fair go for all'. <br /> <br />Though we live in a so called democracy <br />Of racism we never will be free <br />They judge you by where you come from and the colour of your skin <br />For many equality and respect seems impossible to win. <br /> <br />It's been awhile since the days of Martin Luther King <br />His name to it has a familiar ring <br />If against racism he did not choose to strive <br />Today the great man he would be alive. <br /> <br />So many holding the reins of power not spiritually aware <br />And racism is around me everywhere <br />And racism only leads to division and war <br />Just goes to show how ignorant some are.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/racism-is-around-me-everywhere/
