I'm so damn sick and tired of generalizations
Is this what we've come to as a nation?
To stereotype: a form of prejudice,
A negative, preconceived, misconception.
Stereotypes have no merit,
They aren't a diamond. No 24 karat.
So why do we let society label us?
"Ah she's lesbian. She must be rough"
"2467 is a flight attendant with external genitals,
Put him in the box of male homosexuals."
"And 7768" "oh isn't she white?"
"Put her in the pile of flat bottoms that drink all night."
I'm not surprised that this word has gained a negative connotation,
Not surprised that it's now most commonly associated with discrimination.
Yes he's black. Leave him alone!
He's not a rapper. He's got a wife and three kids at home.
At first weren't the general terms for females more?
That all they were capable of was cleaning, cooking and household chores.
But all it took was a Harriet Tubman - who was actually born a slave,
An Emily Dickson - Massachusetts born, American poet - to lead the way.
Yes, there were many more,
Such as Clara Barton - a nurse during the civil war
But I'm pretty sure you understand what I'm saying:
WE NEED TO STOP SOCIETY FROM CARRYING ON WITH ITS PREYING
We need to let the world know
That some of this needs to come to show.
Miriam Makeba (or Mama Africa)
A radical female activist fighting for South Africa
Against apartheid, but her method was song.
Her singing so beautiful; her words: so strong.
You don't know what this is?? Well look it up
For stories like hers are usually neglected. Not knowing creating such hiccups.
My message to you is quite clear:
Stop the generalization; it has to end here!
We are society so there's no one to blame,
'Cause we are the culprits; the people at shame.
This world is great and we know it can be better,
All that's needed is for us to put our heads together.
To make this world the best it can be,
With love and laughter from you and me.
-~+~-
This is just something that I've been needing to get out there for what seems like forever.
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