They Say "Inclusivity"

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Green bushes and purple and orange flowers surrounding a staircase.

They say “inclusivity,”

But only if you fit their criteria critically. 

They say “positivity,”

But only if you act in passivity.

 

You can’t be too dark, or else they won’t have your tone.

You can’t be too pale, or else they’ll think you’re a ghost. 

You can’t be too tall, or else they won’t have your clothing size.

You can’t be too short, or else you’re too small and not suitable for society’s eyes.

 

Your eyes can’t be too slanted, or else they’ll think you won’t be able to see.

Your hair can’t be too curly, or else they’ll think that you are messy. 

Your skin can’t be too textured, or else they’ll think that you are sad and lonely.

Your body can’t be too fat or too skinny, or else they’ll think that you are an attention seeker or lazy.

 

Eurocentric beauty 

Makes up for society’s insecurity.

Without judgement for what’s on the inside, 

We all take for granted the feeling of enjoying life. 

Because what we see and feel on the inside

Doesn’t align with what they want you to be on the outside. 

Poetry
United States of America