She falls for
kindness,
talent,
good humour,
joy.
Is so surprised when
people point out skin,
when he wonders if she can handle
The Problem.
She squints to scrutinize for trouble,
but can’t see past the laughter
in his eyes,
the love in hers.
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I suppose that’s privilege, too, isn’t it? The ‘not noticing colour’ has a positive connotation, but a negative one as well. What are your thoughts?
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Shawn L. Bird 