Ordinary People
It hurts me unrealistically
It truly feels like
Someone is skinning my
Guts inside out
I don’t know why
I’m so sensitive about
Things that are trivial
As other see them
But, somehow it
Deeply wounds me
That they lash out
With pain and loathing
Someone’s tongue
Moves differently
And that someone
Is less than acceptable
Someone’s composition
Varies in form and content
And that someone
Is not valid
Someone’s generations
Span continents instead
Of oceans
Therefore, they are not worthy
It’s just a little thing
Someone else’s blight
Of pain and grief
But, dear god, it hurts so bad
“Who would want a Chick
With a big butt?”
“They should stay home
If they can’t speak English.”
They feel rage and anger
Insulted by this disposition
Offended that her skirt
Is black and tight
Offended that his dark lips
Touched her red lips
Even though they wouldn’t want
Her red lips