the colour of your skin
the god you believe in
these alone warrant respect?
that cannot be I suspect
something given on demand
sorry! I fail to understand
why being born years before I
the earning of respect satisfy
wisdom those years may bring
enough your praises to sing
that I shall do most happily
but awe for age alone I can't agree
true wisdom only comes with age
equally years alone maketh no sage
the one that you may revere
be him god, prophet or seer
though I should respect your right
expect me not to see the same sight
should your skin be of a darker hue
mean I must heap respect upon you
the idea makes my stomach churn
for any respect truly you must earn