The Organic Poet
I say I don't see colour @strauss51
Updated: Apr 2, 2021
I say I don’t see color
But then I cross the street
I say I don’t see color
But then I clutch my bag
I say I don’t see color
But then I hold my child’s hand tighter
I say I don’t see color
But then I judge your hair
I say I don’t see color
But then I judge your clothes
I say I don’t see color
But then I judge your speech
I say I don’t see color
But then I assume your education
I say I don’t see color
But then I won’t share my school
I say I don’t see color
But then I won’t share my employment
I say I don’t see color
But then I won’t share my neighborhood
I say I don’t see color
But then I won’t share my privilege
I say I don’t see color
But then I presume guilt before innocence
I say I don’t see color
But then I won’t share my seat on the bus
I say I don’t see color
But then...
Poet's bio
Name: Dave Strauss
Place of residence: Charlotte, North Carolina
Your favourite quote: Love takes off the masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. - James Baldwin
Your one wish for the world: Love and light
Where can we find out more about you (Website link): debanddavestrauss.com
A small bio about you:
A writer, speaker and lifestyle coach, I am Author of the Rugby Bugby series and A Turkey Named Spaghetti with Waldorf Publishing. They will both have new adventures released later in 2021. My wife and I are passionate about helping people find community, chase their passions, and become their best selves.