Racism In The Usa Poem by Jan Oskar Hansen
Racism In The Usa
American racism
I don't understand it
Well, so they are former slaves
But that was long ago why are they
And the whites harbouring
Resentment about it.
Can't the let it go!
I'm married to a mixed-race woman
From Kinshasa
It is part of her being and never has
I heard a word about it.
Nevertheless, American racism
Is alive and well and resides in the heart
Of every American.
We had an American visitor he was
Exceedingly polite to my wife, which
Annoyed her because it was a form of racism
She had never encountered before.
Well, he has gone back to Florida and lives
In a white enclave.
It is a mystery to me why white Americans
Are unable to see a black person
And behave normally, blacks
are not made of glass.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/5/2024 11:39:27 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Very realist and truthful poem. Many, above all " white" , dishonest politicians that call themselves democrats use race as a way to falsely promote themselves and gain pow. It is the most racist among us that use the so called " race card" and keep racism alive. I agree with you, Black people are not made out of glass. Time for real change, by not continually bringing up the past! Great poem!