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C. HIGHSMITH-HOOKS
Through Tainted Eyes
I see the world through tainted eyes- clouded by institutional deceit and constitutional plots. Tinged with the yellow hue of hatred and discrimination passed down from fathers to their sons over tuna casserole and green salads. Irritated by the smoke from flaming crosses and burning flesh.
Tinted with a film of deep mistrust and the glare of presumed guilt. Blurred and obscured by folks clutching purses when my 13 year-old son enters an elevator. Shaped by the fact that my husband better NOT "leave home without it"; and I don't mean his American Express Card!
Disturbed to know that my brothers with nice cars can't drive without being pulled over- "Driving while Black," I think they call it. And my friends can't walk the streets without being harassed because they "fit the description of….."
Affected by the notion that if I'm in an exclusive store, I'm tracked from the time I enter until the time I leave because I must be there to steal- I couldn't possibly afford to buy anything! Twisted by the remarks that folks don't think I hear. And don't care if I do.
Poisoned by the fact that to some, a black leather wallet looks like a gun. Now you tell ME whose eyes need fixing!
Through tainted eyes continues >
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