Poems: Charlottesville (Redux)

Charlottesville

White Nationalism is a sin-sick sin

From which our nation must repent

Strident prejudice and false pride in skin

Rooting out this unholy detriment

There can be no unity without us penitent

Nor a chance unless idolatry of race perishes

Nor a future when humanity waxes violent

Nor a hope unless tough reverence flourishes

Taunting from fear, insecurity, victimhood

Viewing with hatred the other as enemy

Waving the confederate battle flag  -- these bring no good

Only bringing shame upon America’s Old Glory