On Privilege

My skin is white.

My gender is male.

My life is privileged.

My clothes are new.

My police are helpful.

My education is paid.

My skin is white.

My gender is male.

My life is privileged.

My laptop is expensive.

My hoodie is red.

My advantages are enormous.

My skin is white.

My gender is male.

My life is privileged.

My oppression is non-existent.

My appearance is "non-threatening."

My body is safe.

My skin is white.

My gender is male.

My life is privileged.

My understanding is limited.

My acknowledgment is public.

My eyes are open.

My skin is white.

My gender is male.

My life is privileged.

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I am not enlightened. 

I am not better than.

I am not guilty. 

I am not judged. 

I am often hypocritical. 

I am often trying.

I am often learning.

I am often failing.