Who Is A Racist

By Malcholm Dark

These negative words we draw like a gun
To put down others while having our fun.
Should you think of another when using a name
It is only yourself that is put down in shame.
There is a link between people, you can't break that tie
Because a truth was discovered, apart from the lie.
And if your views stand right above all others
You stand alone without sisters and brothers.

What is a NIGGER? It's something I'm unable to figure.
Is it some sort of fish lure, a spinner or a jigger?

What is a FAG? Is it a stick or a snag?
Or is it a new improved sleeping bag?

What is a WET-BACK? Is it a fish in a net trap?
Or maybe a new type of underwater jet-pack?

What is a KIKE? It sounds like a psyche.
Could it be a new motorized racing bike?

What is a DUNE COON? Is it a boob or buffoon?
Or perhaps a new Saturday morning cartoon?

What is a HONKY? It sounds really raunchy.
Like a horn inserted in the rear of a donkey.

What is a SKIP? Is it a dance or a flip?
Or a hop over a rope, please don't trip.

What is a CHINK? I'm not sure let me think.
Could it be a piece of metal fencing link?

What is a YARD-APE? Oh for heaven's sake!
Is it a lawn ornament used to decorate?

What is a WAP? should I phone for a cop?
Is this done to a thief to make him stop?

What is a MICK? Is this some sort of trick?
Whom ever made up these names are truly sick.

Who is a racist? Is it you, is it I?
Look into a mirror, the eyes never lie.
Who is a racist? Is it you, is it I?
To live as a racist, a racist you'll die.

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Published on Sunday, December 26, 2010. Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

Comments on "Who Is A Racist"

A former member wrote: fuck yes! I always enjoy reading anti-racist works. growing up, I was the only meatball in the rice, I am Choctaw indian and everyone else in my family is white. my family always was and will be anti-racist. keep spreading the word, brother! great poem.
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Nehema (958) wrote:

Racism is, I believe, an expression of insecurity and anger. Nice piece. I was fortunate to be raised by hippies of many colors - XXOO
On Monday, December 27, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

I've probably heard every word in this piece growing up around a racist family. I never dared to speak up against them, just listen to them wallow in their spite. They were those kinds of people that felt the world owed them for existing. They did prove that racism is alive and broiling, like a dormant volcano. Write on.
On Monday, December 27, 2010, alex herewane (149) wrote:

YEAH!, GOOD WRITE. I laughed my head off just like I did when I heard we all came from Africa, that must have been a set back for all the white surpremist, I bet they don't believe it, why people are so insecure in themselves that they join together in groups and find strenght in putting someone else down I can't work out, I love challenging racists, small minded arseholes. keep up the good work.
A former member wrote: labels labels everywhere and not a word to speak..... nicely done.... funny how simplistically we can reduce life to slurs and gurgles..... like putting bodies into boxes..... so many ways to strive for self aggrandizement at the expense of others.... funny, though.... how words influence actions... beyond the speech act itself.... and is not preference at the root of racism..... which is worse, the unconscious racist or the blatant and proud ignorant bastard who believes .... are we not always reducing life to some word that we think gives us power over it..... just murmurs in the dark.... thanks for sharing