Singled Out

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Singled Out

The calls came almost every day, He did this, he said that, I wonder what it will be today? Yes, this is his mother, now what?

So, he shouted out an answer in class? What’s the big deal? He said you never call on him anyway, Unless he shouts and screams.

Someone called him a nigger, Nothing was ever done. Now he calls someone a douche bag, You called me and sent him home?

“Why don’t white people like black people?’ The question came one day, I looked at him sadly and didn’t know what to say. Why do they say no whenever I ask to play? He invited them to his party, no one ever came, Now he is asking me to sleep over, boy are you insane?

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This is truly sad, but I have to point it out, You are the only black boy in your class, You will always be singled out.

Don’t worry my son, just be bold. They are only children; they do what they are told. I’m sure it’s not personal, you will see, Just be the best human being you can possibly be.

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I won't always get it right, I won't always have the right words to say. I think of you through the night, You are the thoughts that make my day. As I sit here thinking of you, the tears are coming through, I wonder what would my life be, without you two. I think of all the struggles and pain we went through, I think of the times I missed, when you were feeling blue. Boys don't really talk much but I feel your pain, Remember there is sunshine after the rain. My dear children, I love you so, Thanks for your unconditional love for me, Without it, God only knows where I would be.

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