America's Worst Nightmare Poem by Bryan Cobaris

America's Worst Nightmare written by Bryan Cobaris Inspired by The Holy Spirit

That's right white lady.....I just snatched your purse!
And no its not over, its about to get worse.
I don't want just your credit cards and keys.
I want you begging for your life, so get on your knees!

I want your neighbors and businesses in fear of me too,
I have a gun in case somebody called your boys in blue.
As you sit there with your life flashing before your eyes.
This may be the only time I can correct all the lies.

See I was once a child with hopes and dreams of what I wanted to be.
I was just as innocent, but was treated different from kids lighter than me.
As I grew older i used good manners and kept my shirt tucked in.
Even with good grades I was still judged by the color of my skin.

As an adult I tried to get a degree and be civil...I thought I understood the game.
I didn't break any laws or act like a criminal, but was treated like one just the same.
The police harassed me as my belief in the system begin to fade.
I kept doing right, but was treated wrong; so a monster was made.

Most, not all, of my race started like me...having the best intentions at first.
If we don't work together to fix this, our upcoming year will be America's worst.
Some people will dismiss this and say "its not my problem" instead of making things right.
Your true nature will show when you look at me and ask "Would it be different if he were white? "