A muslim woman walking

down the street

her hijab beautiful and

present

shouldn't be

afraid

that someone will attack

her

because they are uncomfortable

that she is

different.

/

The things that cause you to feel the most

uncomfortable

should make you want to stay

uncomfortable

until the depths of your soul can understand

why.

//

Black men

beautiful, strong black

men

shouldn't have to tend to

your

ignorant

white tears

solely because you are

uncomfortable with the fact

that he

looks

different.

Black skin glowing.

///

But

nothing will change because you hate being

content with

unfamiliarity

that is why

you pretend that you know how to

love

breathe

listen

accept

live

/

But

really, you are avoiding the known fact that

you are actually just

uncomfortable.

And close-minded.

And you are afraid

of what will happen if

you live

without

it.

Uncomfortable.

//

Try.