I might be dangerous.

I am young black man driving through a nice neighborhood

It is assumed that I dont belong here
It is assumed that I am up to no good.
I cant blame you for calling the police.
Its understood.
I fit the description.
Young black male, loud raps, voices screaming in all caps.
I might be dangerous
My sandy complexion gives it away
Im a middle aged Muslim man trying to board a plane.
Its assumed I might not belong here.
It is assumed that I am up to no good.
I cant blame you for the angry glares
As you mutter under your breath
I fit the description.
Young Muslim man, trying to catch a plane home.
I dont blame you
You dont know any better.
The Police?
They apply this logic to law enforcement.
Approaching me with good intentions
I dont blame them either
Because I fit the description
Because I might be dangerous.
I dont blame them because
I. MIGHT BE.