At times in life it’s harmful – not saying, doing or choosing.
Especially when it contributes to others losing.
When we stay with our script but the situation requires for US to move beyond it.
At times we stick with the ride.
Despite the death and destruction being delivered to people’s lives.
We sometimes give our words more weight than their translated good.
Mingle a sliver of truth with an excess of falsehood.
We get tied up to judge, teach and preach.
They are more of focus than actual outreach.
And there’s failure to see how all of these impact our society.
Some of US don’t hesitate to give fish to those who need it.
But when it comes to giving people the ability and resources so they can supply themselves – That’s where the charity ends.
We resist evening the field.
So that there can be more equality when it comes to opportunities.
Because we’re afraid it would mean having less.
That it may impede or take away from our success.
So we side with the million and billionaires.
Even when they are just being told to pay their fair share.
America(ns) can’t keep claims to innocence every time they err.
Deliberately abandoning truth as they embrace fear.
Unless it’s for the title of idiot that’s the aim.
Acting as if void of shame.
We may already have accomplished that.
As some try to change history, decide and live by alternative facts.
Are we really so proud when we see the Proud Boys in tactical gear at School Board meetings?
Obviously there for intimidating.
Many in US condemned Muslim people and the religion based on the acts of Al Queda and the Taliban.
Where does that leave Evangelicals, Christians, Republicans and a great section of Americans?
For each corrupt and evil Republican lead, there are millions following proudly.
So their impact is real.
Some still say that they disagree with this new Republican scene.
But when it comes around they vote in the GOP.
By doing that they may just as well have their beliefs.
Because a vote for any Republican is a yes to division, culture wars and anti-democracy.
And that impact too is the reality.
It’s great to think big when you can afford it.
But details and down to earth are of worth.
Not just by words but by example.
What this planet needs is less hype and hypocrisy.
Put your money where your heart says it is.
Don’t let it just be about business.
It’s also about people, not just the space that they occupy.
It’s about their lives.
Imagine when certain Americans are born.
For some the thought is not – innocence.
But that these are burdens to our systems.
Already of less worth.
Because their fellowmen believe it to be so.
Imagine a Country where people choose not to know or understand what came before – they are fighting to close those doors.
And many people are not motivated to move beyond myths, stereotypes and biases.
Instead they accept knowledge of history and perceptions of people from characters in the movies and on TV, which may or may not be real.
Knowledge – not for power, advancement or freedom.
But for manipulation.
Imagine gaining comfort or benefit from playing dumb.
That education and knowledge are optional even as people make life changing, long lasting decisions.
Yet they have time to take every click linked to gossiping.
Imagine having the option to pick and choose.
To what you don’t want to hear, you turn down the volume.
To what you don’t want to be – Pretend you can’t see or choose not to believe.
You can deny racism exists because you don’t experience it.
You can say what you want and it gets done.
Your ridiculous and unreasonable demands backed by church leaders and politicians.
When the color of your skin allows you privilege.
You can deny it and become the victim.
It’s a different world that you live in.
From the ones who get blamed for being stuck, not able to move on.
And the ones making the judgment are those in control and making decisions.
When expressing how you can be helped, you are dismissed, disgraced and erased.
And you’re forced to go to the oppressors’ pace.
When it’s never an appropriate time to bring light to the injustice done to you or your group.
And with every attempt there are more hoops for you to jump through.
Taking you through a never-ending loop.
The American Dream – never truly realized by some.
Peace to them has just been an illusion.
For some, the Dream has not just been for an equal opportunity to make a decent living.
It’s for acceptance and recognition as human and being.
It will always be an unfair field, if your worth is tied to something over which you have no control.
And what they stole deprives your body, heart and soul.
A triple threat that’s set deep.
And the wounds are not being cleaned.
Not given a chance to heal.
All an easy dismiss when you don’t experience it.