My girlfriend told me
That my grandma told her
That black people
Had slaves too

We sat in the cabana
At the rooftop pool
In Nashville
And talked about
Whether it was worth it
To try and convince people
Who are stuck in their ways

I told my girlfriend
I didn’t think
It was worth it
Or even possible

She said she thought it was
Because all people have souls
And all people have depth

She is making progress
In convincing me of this

I am arrogant to assume
That some people
Aren’t worth talking to

I assume they can’t
See the truth

But I am guilty
Of the same inability
If I won’t talk to them
And listen
And really try to understand

July 18, 2021 at 10:45AM