asians in the library of the world: a persona poem in the voice of alexandra wallace

after watching "asians in the library," and many subsequent postings in response, i wrote this. rather than attack alexandra wallace for her thoughts, i decided to write a persona piece in her voice, as a means to address some of the greater issues revealed in her rant. in the end, this poem isn't really about her and what she said, but more the thoughts and beliefs people hold, without considering the entire history that may have led them to think and believe in the manner that they do. my hope is that we can all use this moment to recognize that we all need to improve our ability to understand and share this world with each other. this is just a small contribution to furthering that conversation. thank you for listening.

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[GunkFury]

You're amazing. I must admit that I have laughed with the Alexandra haters, but after watching this, I feel humbled and ashamed of my own judgments, which were just as bad as hers. Thank you for the insight.

[Randy Johnson]

He looks like the Asian Version of Robin williams

[ifeelikerain]

This sounds like another afraid of losing "white privilege"

[Kay Kay]

Excellent.

[Veronica Barrio Ekblom]

Brilliant, once again you bring us another beautiful message to think. I only recently discovered you when I was looking for poetry for my students, I can't get enough your great.

[JSDuncan2113]

This was incredible.

[Brandon Muggy]

To whatitdonedid. Watch your mouth kid. Its people like you that make white people as you say hate you. If you don't like racism from them and it made you agree cause you were confused and threatened. Think about it.

[agodinruins]

fuck yes

[Von gurry]

stupid iphone lol w/c

[Von gurry]

lesson

[Inaesteeina]

Bravo!!! *snap fingers*

[chunho lau]

agree!