A HYPHENATED AMERICAN by Priscilla Galstaun-Khader I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American but your prophet is evil. Why don’t you denounce renounce condemn repent Seek redemption for what you represent? I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American but your religion is primeval. Why are you silent impenitent reticent maleficent Not groveling and obsequiant? I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American But you people are of the devil. Why do you radicalize demonize victimize martyrize take up arms and antagonize? I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American But the Qur’an is medieval. When will “your people” stop maiming killing bombing attacking And eulogizing beheadings? I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American But your Shariah is venal. When will you go back to where you came from take with you your lonesome faithless perdition and leave us alone, some, to our way and tradition? I’m not racist, nor am I a bigot I love and respect you, Muslim-American But you’re not getting my approval. Don’t you know, how you will never measure up …
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