Racism...prejudice...loneliness

You know they say it's possible
To be in a crowded room
Yet feel alone
You ever had to be the one
In a room of many?
Ever felt your smile droop a little
Eyes go tight with confusion
As you choose...decide
The reason why they
Wouldn't smile back, greet you
Look you in your eye?
Is it our fault
The only reference we have
Is the negative imprints of
Others racial handicaps?
To throw out inhibitions
Chuckle at the "black joke"
Not knowing if it's mocking
Or you just trying to fit in?
Well how about just being my friend?
how about you smiling, shaking my hand
Talking about the latest news
Instead of focusing on racial views
You say we make everything a race issue
But how can we see beyond you
To the meaning underneath
The sudden language change
Conversations wane
Realizing you're trying to relate...
I'm black, not alien!
I want to scream
But I sigh...crooked smile
Guess we'll try again tomorrow
To be lonely in a crowded room
Is the most cruel of sorrows...