Preetam Shetty - Black or White

Standing with the crowd
Why can I not be proud?
Since ages I have been differed
For the reason I am colored

My existence is similar to you
I sleep, I drink, I chew
Even I have an insight
It’s just that I am dark; you’re light

Don’t look at me with disgust
We dwell on the same crust
I ask you will it be right
To say we need day and no night

If you are a gem to your mother
I am a loved one too, my brother
I deserve no hate or despect
I am a human, please respect

To me and you a time will come
A day in the divine kingdom
A judgment without respite
For he sees no Black or White

Preetam Shetty

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