human

Because I am not black

I cannot speak for black people

all over the world,

especially black Americans.

I grew up white and privileged

in a nation where merely by being white

I was privileged.

Because I am not a woman

I cannot speak for women

all over the world,

American or not.

I grew up male and privileged

in a time when merely by being male

I was privileged.

Because I am a human

I can try to speak for humans

all over the world,

even Americans.

I can see, think and feel

and try to rise above my sense of privilege

even if it hurts.

Because I am a human

I can dream for all humans

all over the world

jeg.

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