EYES WIDE OPEN
Because I opened my 10-year-old eyes during the blessing at dinner I saw that my parents had their eyes open too.
Because they belonged to a church that was supposed to be Christian but because the lady was black she couldn't be a church member.
Because they said she had her own church to go to.
Because she wasn't like us.
Because that's what Christians were like, I decided not to be one.
Because my eyes were open.

Ginger! I have read this three times and will keep reading it over and over. Powerful words. So good. I love your voice.