2elijah said:

It's great to see you have it copyrighted also.
And, congratulations on recieving your certificate.

tony23k said:

Thanks Tony...hoping to get a book on poetry published this year. Just have to create some more.

By the way, love the art you post in this forum!
[Edited 2/16/09 10:13am]

(In honor of MLK Day) This poem was specifically written to relate to "anyone" who has experienced acts of racism/racial prejudice at some point in their lives. The words are there to inspire you to not allow acts of/or attitudes of racism/racial prejudice, in any form or fashion deter you from achieving your aspirations, dreams or goals. Remember, if one door of opportunity closes, there will always be one, two or more that will open for you.



Dear Racism,

I remember my first encounter with you
when you knocked at the door of my
soul, and I refused to let you in
You continued to make your occasional,
unwanted visits into my life
but each time I turned you away.

You said you’d return to “Destroy me”
and I replied,“ Go ahead and try"
Then I showed you “no fear”
with a smile on my face,
as I informed you of your own disgrace:
"You fume at the mouth, and display
your evil, with a mission to destroy
the hearts and souls of many people

You work tirelessly to conquer and divide,
just to steal one’s dignity, joy, compassion and pride
You’re miserable, angry, mean and jealous,
destructive, poisonous and selfish
You lack self-respect, love and compassion
Isn’t it a shame that you hate with such
passion?"

You looked at me, surprised...yet stunned
and called me the worst names under the sun
I smiled in victory as you stormed away,
because you realized you could never destroy
my soul with your hate.

Years have gone by, and we’ve encountered
each other on occasion, and I’ve watched
in disgust as you continued to spew your
malice and evil persuasion
I remember the day you said you’d "destroy me,"
and your look of surprise, when I dared you to "try" me

You're a lonely coward,
sad but true,
But maybe one day,
love will "conquer" you.

Signed,

Never will be yours.."Me"


closing edit
Copyright 2009 - CH (2elijah)
[Edited 1/19/09 19:35pm]
[Edited 1/29/09 16:28pm]

dseann said:

In a world so small why should we not know about MLK day? in Europe - seems poor to me!