Would, Could, Should

my Sister would always tell me
that she loved my
Curly Hair
and
Flat Nose
and Freckle Spotted Face
because they were beautiful
and I believed her
 
my Mum would always tell me
that I was
Smart
and
Brave
and Capable
of doing anything I put my mind to
and I believed her
 
my Aunty would always tell me
that I came from a line of
Caring
and Strong
Warrior Women
and I always have their support
and I believed her
 
my Nan would always tell me
that the strength of
My People
And
My Ancestors
and My Land
is in my Blood and Spirit
and I believed her
 
my Land would always tell me
that I was
Home
and
Safe
and that I was Hers
no questions asked
and I believed her
 
So how can I? 
                          No.
How do you-
                        yes, you
how do you-
Racist    
        White      
                 Gubba      
                          Man    
                                Invader of lands 
                                      With blood coloured hands     
                                                   your list of commands
Ever think that I 
Would
        Could 
                Should
accept your lies 
                           hate 
                            apologies 
                                          promises                   to never do it again? 
When you have      called everyone             I believe a liar and wanted them dead? 
 
 

Why would I ever believe you?