'I don't love you.'

Poison spews from your lips
S h u d d e r s  racket my body
s̶o̶u̶l̶ soles of my feet and fingertips.

            I know you lie
My tears watering the urge in your heart
Tear down your societal bounds,
It's not everything, but it's a start.

You dig in my night hued skin
Looking, looking,                    for day
                                   searching 
Hand around my heart, 𝒸𝓇𝒾𝓂𝓈𝑜𝓃 on your fingers
But my brown skin? It's not okay.

And you refuse to hold my hand on the streets
You bruise me behind doors with your kiss
And tears watering the racism in your heart

                                  Is it pride, or is it prejudice?

for all the ones who have had people insult them for their skin colour. we love you, no matter what you look like, for your personality, and for your friendship.