2 Be Seated In Humanity Colors
The doors open to the white privileged table. The voices that were once in conversations have become silent. The host seems to ignore me because I know black is not truly invisible. I know I am not. I can see I am given their eyes. I am waiting 2 be seated. I know there is a place for me. I do see an empty table. I know I belong. I feel that I belong right here in white America. Right now, still waiting 2 be seated. The host of bigotry has gone to help others, still, I see an empty table. The host is now coming towards me. I am feeling excited being black in America. I am going 2 be seated. I stand up with a smile on my face waiting to follow the host back to that empty table 2 be seated. It seems like I wasn't the reason for the host smile. It was another color behind me. The host tells them their reservations are ready. Still, I see an empty table, waiting 2 be seated, waiting to breathe, waiting to exhale in life freedoms and its patience that I wasn't invisible at all. I was showing resiliency waiting for this table. It is Love that has shown me in the face of what use to be fear, my blackness shown as a weapon. Is now my courage. I know making change is not doing something different. That is not change. I know making change is doing something difficult. It is doing something right. It is not how long would I wait for that empty table but how long would I wait to have that uncomfortable conversation at the table about colors, waiting 2 be seated. It is in the shadow’s thoughts in the injustices and within the human heart. We build character, that doesn't bend in the words of hate, and color but stands up in words that heals the past & the future. It amends freedom fences of hope surrounding forgiveness, peace, and compassion. That it is the touchstone of our moments to change and to advocate. That mirrors the greatest universe in our humanity to love each other. This is our walk now in the shades of colors. This is our work now to see not one day color but see humanity. Where we will leave our footprints for our children to continue a legacy to pave the roads to greater Communities, Nations, and the World. That we are presented with the gift of life & resolve, to build and shape the pillars of lifecycles. That is deeply rooted in dialogue to effectively listening to each other. This is not a goal but an expectation reflecting those mirrors seeing us on what we can achieve together. That is the invitation to discover his or her truths, and our colors. While discovering ourselves & country.
That is us. In a commonplace to sit and reconcile, to transformation, and to become the echoed voices of equality, and justice for all. When we sit at the table in conversations. We must remember. We are the table. Awaiting & Inviting others 2 be seated.
