Published March 12. 2020 12:00AM
We used to be able to voice our opinions,
Without any repercussion;
But, now when we speak our opinions,
Somehow they think we are Russian!
With every word that comes out of our mouth,
No matter how simple or pure,
We are branded a racist with each word we say!
When will they find a cure?
A cure for insanity, taking over our space;
With hatred and racism all over the place!
We cannot express how we feel about things,
Because of the nasty rhetoric it brings!
I feel like my message is never heard,
When I don’t agree with others …
How absurd!
We still live in America,
Where we are free to speak;
We are allowed our opinions,
Whether strong or weak!
Do not brand me with words of hate.
Do not challenge me to a debate.
I know how I think, and I know how I feel;
What I believe is, to me, truly real.
Because you do not agree with me,
Is certainly your freedom of choice;
So, speak as you may, that’s perfectly fine,
But don’t ever mess with mine!
Shirley Binkley
Cedar View Apartments
shrobi53@gmail.com