Tales of Injustice- a poetry anthology

The Dinner Rejection

I'm sorry Sirs, I simply cannot let you in

Your ankles are too chubby, and your thighs are far too thin

My sincere apologies, I'd love to help you out

But you are far too tall, and you too short and stout

I understand that you feel that you've done nothing wrong

But your eyelashes are clearly a touch or two too long

There is simply no way that I can let you in here tonight

This restaurant is only for those with 20/20 sight

I'm sincerely very sorry Sirs, but your money is no good

We like our cliental to look as we think they should

No shiny shoes, no bow ties, no vests or ponytails

No ginger hair, no ear rings, or too long fingernails

I understand that you disagree with certain criteria

And you feel we are focusing on menial exterior

Now I must admit I'm kidding, but before I take it back

Imagine living in our society, and now imagine that you're black