Eyes
I saw the way they
Looked at each other
From across the room.
I think everyone saw,
But we remained silent.
We watched videos of
Poor little black boys
Being killed by their oppressors.
White cops receiving paid leave,
While black lives matter rallies
Remind us that slavery has taken
A new form: racism.
It's more socially acceptable
For two men to kill each other,
Then to love each other.
We have grown accustomed to hate,
But flinch when someone strokes
Our cheeks and leans in for a hug.
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