White Privilege By Cassie Kinney Poem by Cassie Kinney

I hear whispers of a revolution,
From those who want it,
And those who fear it.

The revolution won't be in my lifetime,
For People resist and fear change,
But I'll continue to place blame.

I'll blame the rich,
I'll blame the old,
And I'll blame politics.

I'll write a heart felt speech,
About civil rights and freedom,
But go back to my easy life.

I'll pretend to be socially conscience,
To reassure my egotism,
So I can maintain white privilege.


by Cassie Kinney