Pick a word any word like a card from the deck
in the dictionary there are thousands of words
can you say just one word that won't offend someone
now be careful even the word picnic offends
in ears that hear racist intent in language games
can you say the one word without starting a fire
Neighbors on the Southside know the word for riot
in case of fire break glass remain calm don't panic
given the financial disparity seeing
green on the other side of the fence the divide
enter the language game at your own risk welcome
race relations as to hide discrimination
Chicago is either Black or non-Black people
honestly I don't care if you think I'm racist
assume what you deny about yourself instead
nothing comes from the word as if from Bible quotes
given to see beyond your nose takes a preacher
even if positive systemic change occurs
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