luc charchuk: kramer vs kramer
the wired monk in crescent beach tonight had its 2nd
anniversary open mic. there was cake and lots of
poets and musicians. i read kramer vs kramer;
Prelude
What makes us different in Canada from the US?
Do we even have a Canadian identity?
There is this lady in New York Harbor welcoming the
world to America, “Give me your tired, your weary
huddled masses, yearning to breathe free…” The words
from Emma Lazarus’ poem
Michael Richards (Kramer) of Seinfeld fame pulled a
Mel Gibson recently, finding out that racism is indeed
not funny.
I heard it from a friend of a friend of mine, this is
the truth behind the story in a poem:
Kramer vs Kramer – The Untold Story
I was born with good judgment
No, I wasn’t,
Then I read that Book of Judges and became judgmental
Feeling like I was being judged by everyone,
I would judge everyone!
and become prejudice,
What is the difference between
Chinese racism, Jewish racism, Polish racism, Negro
racism, Hispanic racism, Aryan racism, French racism,
Irish racism, English racism, Russian racism, Japanese
racism, Arab racism, Trailer Trash racism, Redneck
racism, Indian racism, Aboriginal racism, Reverse
racism…
Did I forget anyone?
It’s a tribal thing, going back to pre-racist times
I have become white with fear
that races through us saying, “Can I trust you
not to kill?”
Racism means they can run faster than you,
Is that why gentlemen prefer blondes?
Hate and anger toward myself, when I should revel in
human wealth
as diverse as antiquity,
Welcome to Canada
Join the human race!
Where everybody has a face
We all came here from somewhere
Integration vs segregation
This brings up feelings about everything,
It’s called life
cheers,
luc the poet