[Newspoetry] A Reluctant Confession

[John]

A Reluctant Confession
by John Newmark

I was a member of the KKK
There was a chapter at my local grade school
My parents encouraged me to join
They thought it would help me to become a man

I had a lot of fun
We cleaned up the highways
Played sports
Had adventures

I'd like to be able to say
I was still a supporter of the KKK
But perhaps you have heard
They discriminate

Sure the courts have declared
That it is ok
And I guess I agree
But I will not encourage my kids to join

I don't want my kids
To be taught to hate
And I hope you understand
I don't want my money supporting the KKK either

So if my local school
Supported by my tax dollar
Has a chapter
They will hear my objection

The same goes for the local
Police and fire department
And if a charity gives money to them
They won't get money from me

Even if they give 
A whole ton of money
To a lot of other organizations
That don't discriminate

Because I don't want
One penny of mine
Going to the KKK
I'm sorry, that's just the way I feel