Mixed Race Kids of All Nations

This poem is about mixed race kids and how society hasn't been able to accept us completely

Mixed Race Kids of All Nations

 

I was given the opportunity to live

Now I must learn how to forgive

 

The uncomfortable stares and comments I hear

Are not always compliments nor sincere

 

People may talk about what race I appear to be

But God made me in his image so don’t define me

 

I am proud to be biracial, mixed, or just a human being

I will not allow anyone to make me feel like fleeing

 

I accept me even though I may not have complete membership

Society has a tendency to include me when they see fit

 

They say it’s easier if I tell others that I am just Puerto Rican

So that my inclusion is possible and our friendship won’t weaken

 

Is it bad to be Black, German, and Native American I ask?

I hope you don’t expect me to deny who I am and wear a mask.

 

I see some people still have a problem with my race that I was assigned

But, I don’t roll the dice when I wake up nor do I navigate the color line

 

Away with the one-drop rule that defines my total essence

I will be strong and use this experience as a life lesson

 

Mixed Race Kids of All Nations you will always exist!!!!

Remember that God loves you and change requires resistance.

 

Myrtice J. Edwards

11-08-2008

 

 

 

Reviews

[Wildecat]

I really hate stereotypes, or tags people place on one another. I say live and let live. We were all put on this earth in the image of God. And I am sure he loves us all no matter what color we are or what race we are. Another great write.