The Problem Lies With Them Poem by Jim Yerman

To anyone feeling the pain of injustice…
To anyone whom that injustice has eternally scarred….
Here's a little reminder…of how wonderful
how extraordinary
how beautiful you are…

When dealing with people's biases…
although it's difficult…you would be wise….
to look at yourself…then look at them…
and see where the problem lies….

If there are people who are prejudice against you for any reason
Who look down on you…who condemn
know…there is nothing wrong with you
the problem lies with them…

If there are people who think that the person you know you are is wrong
who look down on you…who condemn
know…there is nothing wrong with you
the problem lies with them…

If there are those who do not understand a heart wrenching decision you have made
who look down on you…who condemn
know…there is nothing wrong with you
the problem lies with them…

If there are those who find something wrong with who you love
who look down on you…who condemn.
know…there is nothing wrong with you
the problem lies with them…

And though we cannot take away the pain you feel…
we cannot remove your scars…
know…there are far more of us who will celebrate with you
the person who you are.

Who love you…all of you…
love you…
and you…
and you…
Who know love….has no boundaries
no limits….
that only people do.