waiting

i come from
a long line
of people who
divided the men
from the women
i come from
a long line of darkness
and hate. i come from
a long line of people
who let their fear
take over. i come
from a long line
of no light.
i come from
a long line
of people where
you have to wait,
wait, and wait
to get what you want.
the line i am in
is the world
upside down.
i make mistake,
and i start all over
again.