(In)Equality
A palindromeGo away!
You’ll never hear me say
You’re the same as me
We all know
Who is right and who is wrong
It’s plain to see
Our differences are too great
How could anyone believe
We’re all equal
(now read bottom up)
You’ll never hear me say
You’re the same as me
We all know
Who is right and who is wrong
It’s plain to see
Our differences are too great
How could anyone believe
We’re all equal
(now read bottom up)
Note on the form:
This poem is a palindrome. When it is read from top to bottom the poem has one meaning, but the poem takes on a completely different meaning when it is read from bottom to top. In this poem, I use the palindrome structure to explore various ways people can consider those who are different from them.
This poem is copyright (©) Sarah Steinbacher 2026
About the Writer
Sarah Steinbacher
Sarah Steinbacher is a disabled nonbinary author, poet, and member of SCBWI, Inked Voices, and The Writing Barn. They have an Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education and over 20+ years of experience as an early educator and national curriculum writer. Sarah’s publication credits include The School Magazine (both Countdown and Orbit), PaperBound, Paper Lanterns, Little Thoughts Press, Parakeet, Tyger Tyger, and The Dirigible Balloon. They are happily represented by Joyce Sweeney of The Seymour Agency.
