
You see, they speak with short pauses
leaving no room for interruption,
making judgments and accusations
under the disguise of a joke,
a misunderstanding,
even an “observation”.
…A person of colour is shocked, and tells X that they’re being racist.
X turns around and say’s don’t be so sensitive it’s just a joke.
…A gay person is irritated by Y’s comments, and tells Y that they’re being homophobic. Y tells them it’s not homophobic it’s a simple observation.
…A transgender person is hurt, and tells Z they’re being transphobic.
Z says: well it’s not my fault i don’t understand.
…A woman is uncomfortable, and tells M they’re being sexist.
M says: exactly, too emotional.
They will always be quick to defend themselves against you,
twisting your words until they’re not your own.
Call them out.
Racist
Sexist
Homophobic
Transphobic
The words that will naw at their pride.
You don’t need to explain, they know why.
