Thread by @emmuk74

How do I comment on racism
How do I bring about change
What can I do to ensure
It doesn't happen again
I watch the news
I hear the recordings
"I can't breathe"
What was he thinking
And then I hear from friends
I hear the reality
The hate and fear
The embedded inequality..
#racism

What can I do?
What can I say?
I can only be me
Speak as me
But I am speechless
When it comes to the injustice
I see in the US
But also here in the UK
Experienced by people
Of different races

2/...
#GeorgeFloyd
#racismuk #racism #napowrimo

I'm a white British woman
That gives me security
I can't know the fear
Or know the injustice
I haven't experienced hatred
At the hands of racists

3/....
#RaceReport #poetry #NaPoWriMo #SystemicRacism

And let's not assume
That it's not on our doorstep
No matter what reports say
Racism's endemic

Of course you can't see it
Of course you are shocked
In plain sight it's hidden
It must be unlocked

4/...

#RaceReport #RacismIsNotAnOpinion #NaPoWriMo #racism

I try to be an ally
To call out bad behaviour
But is it enough?
It doesn't feel enough
I want to do more
I want to bring change
I can't stand by and hope
Others will up their game

5/...

#BlackLivesMatterUK #BlackLivesMatter #ALLY

Am I losing my religion
Or just my faith in authority
I'm losing trust in systems
That are meant to do better
So I'll repeat.
Black lives matter
I'll retweet and I'll share
But please tell me what to do
Beyond advocacy and prayer
@churchofengland @BAMEAnglican #BlackLivesMatter