You Do The 'Mongrel' Thing Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

I am expected to accept and forgive,
Those who offend me.
I am expected to do this,
Because those who do that...
Are aware I am black.
And being more than just black...
I AM.

I am expected by all other races,
To stand up and take whatever it is they dish.
I am expected to do this,
Because who I am people are quick to dismiss.
Disapprove.
And because of my heritage that clearly appears.
But I am connected to something more powerful,
That makes my presence exist.
And 'that' which IS...'is' aware of all of it.

I am expected to accept and forgive,
Those who offend me.
I am expected to do this,
Because those who do that...
Are aware I am black.
And being more than just black...
I AM. Is. And proud to be.

'Are we not 'all' mongrels? '

Let's take one layer at a time.
I address the minds who are still there...
Sniffing on their kept delusions.
Believing I have no significance to influence.
You do the 'mongrel' thing.
And I'll stay with specifics.
It's less easier to evade to degrade.