Let It Be What It Is A Little Longer

I'm still in the post-election place of pride in my country. I know it will end soon but I want to let it be what it is just a little longer.

I, too

I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes.
But I laugh
And eat well
And grow strong.

Tomorrow
I’ll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me
“Eat in the Kitchen,”
Then.

Besides,
They’ll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed -

I, too, am America.

When I read these words of Langston Hughes I feel the same pain. I also feel the same hope. Being part of breaking down the walls of oppression and building bridges of understanding for everyone makes the day for my people that much closer.