What If
What if
you looked around and saw nothing but people of color
People who stole nothing but kisses;
raped nothing but that which encompassed education;
killed nothing but your troubles
when the weight was too heavy to bear.
Wept for no reason but to rejoice in
the celebration of a new coming;
died only from the hand of God
People loving each other regardless of the risk
People deserving of the chance to live
People of color
Unafraid and
Unified
As One
(c) M. Tonita Austin-Hilley 1985
Toni's Room 
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