Equality
I’ll never understand when this started, how this became or why this is still a question a topic or cause today
the color of your skin
the money your grandfathers made
who sleeps in your bed
who cares if you wear a dress or a suit custom made
none of these things have anything to do with the value of a person
me or you
none of us less or more
we are all so very different and that makes us equally the same
how are you?
a simple question
But be honest you don't want the truth
not really
you want me to tell you everything is fine
hunkidoori
no different than a stranger passing by
a thin veil of niceties
masquerading as care
an easy out answer is what you expect
if I said I'm unhappy or sad or feeling upset
you'd feel trapped in conversation
awkward and weird
so I lie instead
its easier for us both
no shame for me
none of your time lost
The divide.
You could have seen this coming
if you’d noticed her
you could have seen this coming
if you’d saved her the best
instead of leftover pieces presented as a gift
pushed aside too
many times
Made to feel she was worth far less than the rest
you could have seen this coming
if you’d wanted to her to stay
you could have seen this coming
long before yesterday
this shouldn’t be a surprise
you could have seen this coming
before she said goodbye