People we greet one another
do you further than color
black, white or brown what shade are you in
are you conscious or complying

Hypocrisy staining religion
preacher man troubling children
politicians sitting in church on Sunday
pondering how to pay taxes on monday

Confiding in someone you think is your angel
finding out trust is a fragile situation
the light you thought you had disguises hate and deceit
these are the people we greet

I used to have a straight perm
now i got dreadlocks
my values may have changed a little but i ain’t lost
but i’m hardened by experience
and the tears help soften the blow
and i’ll be sweeter with what the future brings/ this in know