I Am The World
Mixed Up Mixed Race Finding Strength
Sitting here, the stillness of the night deafens me,
I hear that familiar voice on the night breeze,
Little ugly girl, ain't Black, ain't white. No place to call home.
Evading challenge, ignoring opportunity, terrified, ostracized.
Not good enough. Never good enough. Not even close. An inferior child from inferior stock. Regrettable. A mistake.
Clouds over my head. The mark of shame precedes me. I feel its weight.
Except, I'm wrong. I'm the best of it all. Black & white together. I am THE WORLD.
About the Creator
Misty Rae
Author of the best-selling novel, I Ran So You Could Fly (The Paris O'Ree Story), Chicken Soup For the Soul contributor, mom to 2 dogs & 3 humans. Nature lover. Chef. Recovering lawyer. Living my best life in the middle of nowhere.
Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin6 days ago in Humor
Comments (3)
I can relate to you, I used to feel like this too. Love that you made all this into a challenge entry!😊
A beautiful expression of what many people experience unfortunately
Hell yeah! You are the best and I know you won't let anyone tell you different.