The hurt cuts so very deep
a steady drop of blood slips away
the decency in humanity
to bare the sour face of hate.
The insults are hurled
like spears upon souls
feathers sliced at angles
sharpen the pain to take its toll.
Vicious scorn hidden beneath apathy
curled lips and narrowed eyes
dismiss a race with a nod.
Kick the earth with contempt
breaks forth the hell of fire
and the roar of one fist
shakes the fury of years bent
against the oppression laid
upon blooded backs unborn.
Never to end, never to cease
this pain, this cruel destiny.