Uncompromising

I have Tasted

The Bitter Waters 

of

Discrimination

Felt

it's

Razors Edge

along

My Skin

Heard 

The Verbiage 

of

Ignorance.

Known 

The Objectification

of

Being Targeted...

Through

Restless Nights

and 

Wearying Days

I Learned Late

and

The Hard Way

Authenticity 

is

Not Sold

in 

A Bargain Basement