White Lies

Speak loudly or not at all

They claim to be an ally
but it’s easy to see in Their eyes
the subtle lies

They hide under the guise
“Make America Great Again”
that is, let America hate again

if you’re not to Their standard
They can’t stand you
They (not-so) secretly damn you

when They are born
They are taught They are superior
and the color of your skin makes you inferior

don’t fall for this trap
just because They listen to rap
and They got a friend who’s black

They claim to be your friend
but can’t wait to see you in the pen
from now till the end

color is something we can’t change
but it ignites the hate
a “free pass” to discriminate

They seek to oppress you
refuse to accept you

They shoot down you in the street
even when you’re as innocent as can be
all because “they scared me”

it’s our right to speak
about the atrocities They bequeath
and break free