A Poem by Morden Shapiro
The otherText within this block will maintain its original spacing when published “Other” can be A devastating label That reflects the worst Social slights Of humankind There are synonyms “different” “strange” “dangerous” “Other’s” bedfellows are Suspicion Rejection Ostracism The “other”: label can be Triggered by Religious beliefs Country of origin Clothing Customs Language Sexual orientation Physical or cognitive challenges In…