It's Up to Us

it's up to us,

people who in this age

are seen as "white,"

although in truth

we're all just a mix like everyone

of human genetic soup; 

it's up to us

to erode White Supremacy,

the great World Lie,

the longest American 

evil, until it 

breaks, dissolves

into dust

and final impotence. 

it's up to us, 

you know. why?

because we have the influence,

each

in our own small spheres;

because we can,

we must. 

oh, yes, I know,

most of us must serve

so many duties.

most of us are weary.

that's all right. 

don't let 

the distractions,

excuses, 

rationalizations,

confuse you til you

do nothing. 

just

do what you can

to advance the erosion.

use your influence

if you can,

when you can,

how you can.

and you can. 

it's up to us, you know.