February 1-2, 2023

no one’s equal until they're told they’re equal

that's how it looks

what with all these racial-awareness months

and all these look-how-far-you've-come days

how can equality, true, universal equality

be any more than an unattainable dream

when what’s different is always told first

how can the light truly shine on everyone

illuminate each one’s glorious achievement

when what's different is always held before