A Poem by Att10tive; We The Excluded

Today we are debating equality diversity and inclusion

what do we mean by equality,

does it mean the same thing to you and to me

because we’re not the same you and me

we have different experiences

and aspirations and people see us differently, you and me

We have different expectations and aspirations

and people see us in different ways

to be included should be a right

but all to often we have to put up a fight

to put up a fight to be included

to have a seat at the table

to be at the table we have to show that we are able

to make a contribution, those who look like me

We can make a difference and get involved in different ways

but all to often we are excluded, days after days after days

who are we, those in Luton who are excluded

weather intentional or unintentional the impact is the same

its a crying shame, were not playing a game,

when we, the excluded are not at the table,

and we’re able, to make a contribution,

those who look like me, this is our reality,

We know some of you care, and some of you support me

but most don’t, and roll eyes, in shock and surprise, when they see me, take

the knee

and most won’t be friendly, or go out of their way to find those who are like me

But you are deluded, if you think we the excluded, will be included without a

change

a change in direction, but on reflection change will not happen for those who

look like me

without effort and a change, this is our reality

And you’re deluded to think the excluded will be included all by ourselves

Inclusion will not happen by itself

without the barriers taken down we’ll be left on the shelf

we’re not your enemy but this is our reality

those who don’t look like you

People your age, get in a rage when they think of including those who don’t

look like you

they could look like me too, we should all be included

We live in Luton and we’re all around you

Open your eyes, we not in disguise we the excluded, we should be included