Racism Poem

• Ayush Jain, Grade 6
• Poetry
• 2013

Verbally abusing someone just ‘cause they’re white or black
They’re not weak if they don’t fight back
Our culture and individuality makes us who we are
Abusing that leaves them with a mental scar
Equality applies for everyone
For the victim racism is no fun
We should be proud of where we came from and who we are
Each and every one of us is an equal star
Everyone in the world far and wide
Our personality is nothing to hide
Don’t succumb to them, stay strong
Everything they say is all wrong
Everyone on this Earth has a right to belong
Don’t hide, express yourself in word, music or song
They’re just jealous of you
The day they tease you is a day they’ll rue
‘Cause when you shine you shine so bright
The whole universe will surrender to you strength and light
And all those who hurt you will run in fright
‘Cause they’ll see you’re an individual with your own right
You’re better than what they say you are
You’re the universe’s brightest star