When you walk into a room with a smile on your face

it melts down the coldness of bigotry toward your race

when you walk into a room with an attitude of anger

on your face

there will reflect back to you

angry looks without grace

what one views as looks of racism

are often only looks of curiosity

when you present a defensive attitude

you invite hostility

when you smile and ignore the

frightful stares

take notice of how friendly faces

drown out the spiteful glares

be yourself and don’t judge

those you do not know

until you have given them a chance

to learn and grow

be friendly and kind to everyone

you chance to meet

if they have a problem with the way you look

don’t freak!

those who dwell on bigotry secretly simmer inside

while those who are open and friendly

have nothing to hide

when you walk into a room

looking angry and mean

you are the one that to the onlookers

is the bigot it seems

if you need an attitude adjustment to get along

then it’s not those you meet

but yourself who is wrong.