'When you cut me, I will surely bleed <br />blood-red; and just the same, indeed <br />as every person of every race, <br />of every creed and hue of face; <br />and though the rivers of blood may flow <br />it's not because (we surely know) <br />of any policy or legislation <br />or measure against discrimination; <br />no; for sure, on the contrary <br />Tiberian foaming, it seems to me <br />results from the evil of human intent; <br />ignorance - mental negligence. <br />Law and policy cannot curb <br />idiotic voices that wish to be heard; <br />and sticks and stones may indeed break bones <br />but remember the impact of words alone. <br />I have no time for the prejudiced mind, <br />with vacant heart, unseeing eyes blind; <br />so if you wish to converse with me <br />I expect to hear humanity. <br />Yes, cut me and I will surely bleed. <br />I hope for the day when all might heed <br />equality of humans; and, further, that <br />one need not seek to 'prove' that fact.'<br /><br />Tara Sloblock<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/after-a-conversation-with-a-bigot-ed-repost/
