Dear America

Dear America

This isn't to offend or complain
But if this is the land of the free then please explain
Separate not equal
We're not looked at as people

Scum
Dirt
Calling us niggers hurts
We walk by and you clutch your purse
Slavery
Fighting for civil rights
All we want is our just desserts
But America
You make it worse
America
You believe this works
We share the same air
Share the same dreams
Yet we're playing a different game
And if same
Not even on your team
You may say this is bitter
You may say I'm crying
But I believe in equality
I understand why our leaders were dying
Bloodshed for a cause
Change doesn't happen overnight
But hopefully this opens doors