Conflict Poem

Chains and shackles hold us down;
What can lift us up?
In a society where we are oppressed,
We are forced to play catch-up.
We are not black,
We are not white.
Colors are figments of our imagination,
So why should we fight?
Equality. It lurks around corners,
Wishing it could break free.
Equal rights can only solve problems;
Making you no better than we.

Unfortunately, we all live in a world where equality constantly escapes our grasps, leaving us divided. In class, we have discussed conflicts involving man versus society; this particular conflict is what I wrote my poem based off of. In America, black men and women are subjected to unfair treatment by those "superior" to us all. This demonstration of superiority is what is slowly turning our country's people against one another. I purposefully used inclusive pronouns like "we" and "us" because the fight for racial equality lies within us all. As a white man, I have experienced nothing but a privileged lifestyle. With that being said, just because I am privileged does not mean I do not strive for equality amongst everyone. Whether you are white, black, purple, green, or a combination of a plethora backgrounds, equality should be the main goal, not only in our society but in life. In the second to last line, I said, "Equal rights can only solve problems:". No, equal rights will not cure racism or annihilate those ignorant to proper morals, however, equal rights are the beginning to the solution. In order to provide a world where racism and fear are no longer killers, we all must work towards one goal: equality.